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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.38, 1,205.45 and 341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.38, 1,205.45 and 341.27 is: 512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.38 : 1,205.45 = 341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.38/1,205.45 = 341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.38x = 1,205.45 × 341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.38x = 411,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,383.92/803.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.07

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