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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.62, 1,209.53 and 338.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.62, 1,209.53 and 338.00 is: 506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.62 : 1,209.53 = 338.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.62/1,209.53 = 338.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.62x = 1,209.53 × 338.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.62x = 408,825.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,825.01/806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.84

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