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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.47, 1,205.73 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.47, 1,205.73 and 256.03 is: 384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.47 : 1,205.73 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.47/1,205.73 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.47x = 1,205.73 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.47x = 308,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,703.05/803.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.21

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