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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.73, 1,203.76 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.73, 1,203.76 and 255.04 is: 382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.73 : 1,203.76 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.73/1,203.76 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.73x = 1,203.76 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.73x = 307,004.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,004.26/802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.45

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