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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.58, 1,205.49 and 255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.58, 1,205.49 and 255.58 is: 383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.58 : 1,205.49 = 255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.58/1,205.49 = 255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.58x = 1,205.49 × 255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.58x = 308,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,095.16/803.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.40

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