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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.34, 1,204.83 and 341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.34, 1,204.83 and 341.37 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.34 : 1,204.83 = 341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.34/1,204.83 = 341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.34x = 1,204.83 × 341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.34x = 411,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,292.82/803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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