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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.09, 1,203.30 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.09, 1,203.30 and 254.26 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.09 : 1,203.30 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.09/1,203.30 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.09x = 1,203.30 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.09x = 305,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,951.06/802.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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