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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.42, 1,203.15 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.42, 1,203.15 and 333.76 is: 500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.42 : 1,203.15 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.42/1,203.15 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.42x = 1,203.15 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.42x = 401,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,563.34/802.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.44

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