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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.26, 1,202.49 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.26, 1,202.49 and 339.84 is: 509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.26 : 1,202.49 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.26/1,202.49 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.26x = 1,202.49 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.26x = 408,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,654.20/802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.38

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