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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.71, 1,205.58 and 255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.71, 1,205.58 and 255.89 is: 383.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.71 : 1,205.58 = 255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.71/1,205.58 = 255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.71x = 1,205.58 × 255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.71x = 308,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,494.59/803.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.84

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