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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.01, 1,203.61 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.01, 1,203.61 and 340.50 is: 510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.01 : 1,203.61 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.01/1,203.61 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.01x = 1,203.61 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.01x = 409,833.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,833.51/803.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.37

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