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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.37, 1,205.72 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.37, 1,205.72 and 341.76 is: 512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.37 : 1,205.72 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.37/1,205.72 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.37x = 1,205.72 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.37x = 412,066.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,066.87/804.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.29

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