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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.06, 1,206.36 and 342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.06, 1,206.36 and 342.36 is: 513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.06 : 1,206.36 = 342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.06/1,206.36 = 342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.06x = 1,206.36 × 342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.06x = 413,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,009.41/804.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.65

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