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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.90, 1,204.38 and 255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.90, 1,204.38 and 255.10 is: 382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.90 : 1,204.38 = 255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.90/1,204.38 = 255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.90x = 1,204.38 × 255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.90x = 307,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,237.34/802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.66

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