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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.41, 1,203.38 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.41, 1,203.38 and 254.42 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.41 : 1,203.38 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.41/1,203.38 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.41x = 1,203.38 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.41x = 306,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,159.45/802.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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