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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.68, 1,203.82 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.68, 1,203.82 and 340.28 is: 510.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.68 : 1,203.82 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.68/1,203.82 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.68x = 1,203.82 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.68x = 409,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,635.87/802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.34

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