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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,205.58 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,205.58 and 341.52 is: 512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,205.58 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,205.58 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,205.58 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 411,726.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,726.44/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.40

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