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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.44, 1,205.30 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.44, 1,205.30 and 255.64 is: 383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.44 : 1,205.30 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.44/1,205.30 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.44x = 1,205.30 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.44x = 308,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,122.89/803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.50

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