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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.66, 1,204.58 and 341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.66, 1,204.58 and 341.36 is: 511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.66 : 1,204.58 = 341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.66/1,204.58 = 341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.66x = 1,204.58 × 341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.66x = 411,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,195.43/803.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.65

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