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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.05, 1,208.16 and 343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.05, 1,208.16 and 343.16 is: 514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.05 : 1,208.16 = 343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.05/1,208.16 = 343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.05x = 1,208.16 × 343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.05x = 414,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,592.19/805.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.99

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