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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.02, 1,203.30 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.02, 1,203.30 and 254.28 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.02 : 1,203.30 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.02/1,203.30 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.02x = 1,203.30 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.02x = 305,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,975.12/802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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