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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.59, 1,204.43 and 340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.59, 1,204.43 and 340.67 is: 510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.59 : 1,204.43 = 340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.59/1,204.43 = 340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.59x = 1,204.43 × 340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.59x = 410,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,314.48/803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.60

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