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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.31, 1,204.86 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.31, 1,204.86 and 255.54 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.31 : 1,204.86 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.31/1,204.86 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.31x = 1,204.86 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.31x = 307,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,889.92/803.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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