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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.65, 1,206.00 and 341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.65, 1,206.00 and 341.45 is: 512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.65 : 1,206.00 = 341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.65/1,206.00 = 341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.65x = 1,206.00 × 341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.65x = 411,780.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,780.96/803.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.39

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