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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.33, 1,202.56 and 339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.33, 1,202.56 and 339.41 is: 508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.33 : 1,202.56 = 339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.33/1,202.56 = 339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.33x = 1,202.56 × 339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.33x = 408,160.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,160.89/802.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.72

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