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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.53, 1,203.80 and 255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.53, 1,203.80 and 255.10 is: 382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.53 : 1,203.80 = 255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.53/1,203.80 = 255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.53x = 1,203.80 × 255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.53x = 307,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,089.38/802.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.65

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