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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.59, 1,205.28 and 255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.59, 1,205.28 and 255.83 is: 383.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.59 : 1,205.28 = 255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.59/1,205.28 = 255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.59x = 1,205.28 × 255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.59x = 308,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,340.76/803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.71

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