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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.80, 1,208.16 and 343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.80, 1,208.16 and 343.56 is: 515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.80 : 1,208.16 = 343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.80/1,208.16 = 343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.80x = 1,208.16 × 343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.80x = 415,075.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,075.45/805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.11

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