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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.76, 1,205.89 and 341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.76, 1,205.89 and 341.53 is: 512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.76 : 1,205.89 = 341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.76/1,205.89 = 341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.76x = 1,205.89 × 341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.76x = 411,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,845.44/803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.40

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