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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,204.37 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,204.37 and 255.02 is: 382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,204.37 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,204.37 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,204.37 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 307,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,138.44/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.50

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