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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.95, 1,204.43 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.95, 1,204.43 and 255.14 is: 382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.95 : 1,204.43 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.95/1,204.43 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.95x = 1,204.43 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.95x = 307,293.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,293.28/802.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.70

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