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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.53, 1,203.19 and 340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.53, 1,203.19 and 340.01 is: 509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.53 : 1,203.19 = 340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.53/1,203.19 = 340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.53x = 1,203.19 × 340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.53x = 409,097.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,097.40/802.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.76

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