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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.69, 1,205.63 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.69, 1,205.63 and 255.86 is: 383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.69 : 1,205.63 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.69/1,205.63 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.69x = 1,205.63 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.69x = 308,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,465.18/803.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.81

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