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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.66, 1,203.08 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.66, 1,203.08 and 340.36 is: 510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.66 : 1,203.08 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.66/1,203.08 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.66x = 1,203.08 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.66x = 409,480.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,480.31/802.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.15

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