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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.15, 1,205.08 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.15, 1,205.08 and 341.04 is: 511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.15 : 1,205.08 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.15/1,205.08 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.15x = 1,205.08 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.15x = 410,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,973.98/803.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.70

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