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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.03, 1,203.68 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.03, 1,203.68 and 340.92 is: 511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.03 : 1,203.68 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.03/1,203.68 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.03x = 1,203.68 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.03x = 410,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,359.44/803.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.02

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