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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.54, 1,203.57 and 340.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.54, 1,203.57 and 340.31 is: 510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.54 : 1,203.57 = 340.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.54/1,203.57 = 340.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.54x = 1,203.57 × 340.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.54x = 409,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,589.92/802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.37

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