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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.53, 1,204.43 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.53, 1,204.43 and 341.42 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.53 : 1,204.43 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.53/1,204.43 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.53x = 1,204.43 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.53x = 411,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,216.49/803.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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