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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.17, 1,203.38 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.17, 1,203.38 and 254.48 is: 381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.17 : 1,203.38 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.17/1,203.38 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.17x = 1,203.38 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.17x = 306,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,235.60/802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.76

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