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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.67, 1,205.54 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.67, 1,205.54 and 255.84 is: 383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.67 : 1,205.54 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.67/1,205.54 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.67x = 1,205.54 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.67x = 308,420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,420.51/803.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.77

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