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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.37, 1,203.45 and 340.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.37, 1,203.45 and 340.33 is: 510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.37 : 1,203.45 = 340.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.37/1,203.45 = 340.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.37x = 1,203.45 × 340.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.37x = 409,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,570.14/802.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.45

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