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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.00, 1,209 and 343.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.00, 1,209 and 343.67 is: 515.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.00 : 1,209 = 343.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.00/1,209 = 343.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.00x = 1,209 × 343.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.00x = 415,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,490.99/806.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.50

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