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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.79, 1,204.18 and 255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.79, 1,204.18 and 255.01 is: 382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.79 : 1,204.18 = 255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.79/1,204.18 = 255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.79x = 1,204.18 × 255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.79x = 307,077.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,077.94/802.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.51

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