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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.69, 1,204.15 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.69, 1,204.15 and 254.69 is: 382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.69 : 1,204.15 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.69/1,204.15 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.69x = 1,204.15 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.69x = 306,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,683.30/802.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.07

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