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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.37, 1,204.22 and 340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.37, 1,204.22 and 340.76 is: 510.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.37 : 1,204.22 = 340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.37/1,204.22 = 340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.37x = 1,204.22 × 340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.37x = 410,350.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,350.01/803.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.79

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