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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.76, 1,204.30 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.76, 1,204.30 and 255.08 is: 382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.76 : 1,204.30 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.76/1,204.30 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.76x = 1,204.30 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.76x = 307,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,192.84/802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.67

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