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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.34, 1,203.67 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.34, 1,203.67 and 254.66 is: 382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.34 : 1,203.67 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.34/1,203.67 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.34x = 1,203.67 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.34x = 306,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,526.60/802.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.04

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