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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.36, 1,205.21 and 341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.36, 1,205.21 and 341.53 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.36 : 1,205.21 = 341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.36/1,205.21 = 341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.36x = 1,205.21 × 341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.36x = 411,614.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,614.19/803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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