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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.44, 1,203.02 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.44, 1,203.02 and 340.52 is: 510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.44 : 1,203.02 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.44/1,203.02 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.44x = 1,203.02 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.44x = 409,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,652.37/802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.51

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