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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.62, 1,205.52 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.62, 1,205.52 and 255.68 is: 383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.62 : 1,205.52 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.62/1,205.52 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.62x = 1,205.52 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.62x = 308,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,221.33/803.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.54

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