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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,205.40 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,205.40 and 341.52 is: 511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,205.40 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,205.40 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,205.40 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 411,668.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,668.21/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.80

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