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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.49, 1,205.22 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.49, 1,205.22 and 341.58 is: 512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.49 : 1,205.22 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.49/1,205.22 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.49x = 1,205.22 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.49x = 411,679.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,679.05/803.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.36

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