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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.82, 1,204.42 and 340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.82, 1,204.42 and 340.62 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.82 : 1,204.42 = 340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.82/1,204.42 = 340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.82x = 1,204.42 × 340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.82x = 410,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,246.50/802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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