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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,205.37 and 255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,205.37 and 255.57 is: 383.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,205.37 = 255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,205.37 = 255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,205.37 × 255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 308,056.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,056.41/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.38

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