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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.44, 1,205.26 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.44, 1,205.26 and 255.72 is: 383.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.44 : 1,205.26 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.44/1,205.26 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.44x = 1,205.26 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.44x = 308,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,209.09/803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.61

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