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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.42, 1,205.11 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.42, 1,205.11 and 255.64 is: 383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.42 : 1,205.11 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.42/1,205.11 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.42x = 1,205.11 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.42x = 308,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,071.63/803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.45

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