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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.52, 1,203.49 and 340.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.52, 1,203.49 and 340.33 is: 510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.52 : 1,203.49 = 340.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.52/1,203.49 = 340.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.52x = 1,203.49 × 340.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.52x = 409,576.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,576.03/802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.37

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