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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.22, 1,208.01 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.22, 1,208.01 and 343.04 is: 514.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.22 : 1,208.01 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.22/1,208.01 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.22x = 1,208.01 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.22x = 414,395.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,395.75/805.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.64

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