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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.94, 1,204.29 and 255.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.94, 1,204.29 and 255.17 is: 382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.94 : 1,204.29 = 255.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.94/1,204.29 = 255.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.94x = 1,204.29 × 255.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.94x = 307,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,292.66/802.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.71

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