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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.73, 1,205.55 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.73, 1,205.55 and 256.31 is: 384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.73 : 1,205.55 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.73/1,205.55 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.73x = 1,205.55 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.73x = 308,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,994.52/803.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.45

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