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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.87, 1,204.10 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.87, 1,204.10 and 254.91 is: 382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.87 : 1,204.10 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.87/1,204.10 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.87x = 1,204.10 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.87x = 306,937.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,937.13/802.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.30

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