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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.01, 1,204.57 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.01, 1,204.57 and 255.24 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.01 : 1,204.57 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.01/1,204.57 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.01x = 1,204.57 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.01x = 307,454.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,454.45/803.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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