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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.30, 1,203.26 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.30, 1,203.26 and 339.84 is: 509.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.30 : 1,203.26 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.30/1,203.26 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.30x = 1,203.26 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.30x = 408,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,910.80/802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.68

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