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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.02, 1,210.59 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.02, 1,210.59 and 338.46 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.02 : 1,210.59 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.02/1,210.59 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.02x = 1,210.59 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.02x = 409,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,731.75/808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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