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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,204.36 and 340.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,204.36 and 340.58 is: 510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,204.36 = 340.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,204.36 = 340.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,204.36 × 340.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 410,174.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,174.91/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.93

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