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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.11, 1,207.28 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.11, 1,207.28 and 336.50 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.11 : 1,207.28 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.11/1,207.28 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.11x = 1,207.28 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.11x = 406,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,254.90/805.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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