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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.32, 1,204.40 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.32, 1,204.40 and 334.53 is: 501.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.32 : 1,204.40 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.32/1,204.40 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.32x = 1,204.40 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.32x = 402,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,908.77/803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.56

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