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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.33, 1,205.17 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.33, 1,205.17 and 341.12 is: 511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.33 : 1,205.17 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.33/1,205.17 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.33x = 1,205.17 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.33x = 411,107.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,107.59/803.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.76

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