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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.28, 1,202.61 and 339.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.28, 1,202.61 and 339.77 is: 509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.28 : 1,202.61 = 339.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.28/1,202.61 = 339.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.28x = 1,202.61 × 339.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.28x = 408,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,610.80/802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.31

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