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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.09, 1,205.00 and 340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.09, 1,205.00 and 340.97 is: 511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.09 : 1,205.00 = 340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.09/1,205.00 = 340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.09x = 1,205.00 × 340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.09x = 410,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,872.71/803.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.62

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