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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.74, 1,205.36 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.74, 1,205.36 and 256.06 is: 384.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.74 : 1,205.36 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.74/1,205.36 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.74x = 1,205.36 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.74x = 308,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,644.48/803.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.01

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