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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.86, 1,204.36 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.86, 1,204.36 and 255.04 is: 382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.86 : 1,204.36 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.86/1,204.36 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.86x = 1,204.36 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.86x = 307,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,159.97/802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.58

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