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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.51, 1,205.45 and 341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.51, 1,205.45 and 341.31 is: 512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.51 : 1,205.45 = 341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.51/1,205.45 = 341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.51x = 1,205.45 × 341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.51x = 411,428.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,428.05/803.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.04

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