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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.66, 1,205.47 and 255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.66, 1,205.47 and 255.83 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.66 : 1,205.47 = 255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.66/1,205.47 = 255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.66x = 1,205.47 × 255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.66x = 308,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,388.24/803.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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