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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.74, 1,203.18 and 340.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.74, 1,203.18 and 340.37 is: 510.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.74 : 1,203.18 = 340.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.74/1,203.18 = 340.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.74x = 1,203.18 × 340.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.74x = 409,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,526.38/802.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.16

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