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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.17, 1,203.84 and 340.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.17, 1,203.84 and 340.66 is: 510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.17 : 1,203.84 = 340.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.17/1,203.84 = 340.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.17x = 1,203.84 × 340.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.17x = 410,100.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,100.13/803.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.60

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