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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.52, 1,204.02 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.52, 1,204.02 and 254.78 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.52 : 1,204.02 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.52/1,204.02 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.52x = 1,204.02 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.52x = 306,760.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,760.22/802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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