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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.93, 1,205.95 and 341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.93, 1,205.95 and 341.66 is: 512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.93 : 1,205.95 = 341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.93/1,205.95 = 341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.93x = 1,205.95 × 341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.93x = 412,017.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,017.99/803.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.51

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