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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.38, 1,204.04 and 340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.38, 1,204.04 and 340.13 is: 510.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.38 : 1,204.04 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.38/1,204.04 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.38x = 1,204.04 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.38x = 409,530.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,530.13/802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.39

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