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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.27, 1,202.57 and 340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.27, 1,202.57 and 340.34 is: 510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.27 : 1,202.57 = 340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.27/1,202.57 = 340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.27x = 1,202.57 × 340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.27x = 409,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,277.51/802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.15

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