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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.17, 1,203.42 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.17, 1,203.42 and 254.39 is: 381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.17 : 1,203.42 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.17/1,203.42 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.17x = 1,203.42 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.17x = 306,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,138.65/802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.64

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