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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.17, 1,204.92 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.17, 1,204.92 and 255.39 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.17 : 1,204.92 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.17/1,204.92 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.17x = 1,204.92 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.17x = 307,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,724.52/803.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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