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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.26, 1,203.30 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.26, 1,203.30 and 254.40 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.26 : 1,203.30 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.26/1,203.30 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.26x = 1,203.30 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.26x = 306,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,119.52/802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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