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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.82, 1,204.41 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.82, 1,204.41 and 255.04 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.82 : 1,204.41 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.82/1,204.41 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.82x = 1,204.41 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.82x = 307,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,172.73/802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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