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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.76, 1,205.79 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.76, 1,205.79 and 256.08 is: 384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.76 : 1,205.79 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.76/1,205.79 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.76x = 1,205.79 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.76x = 308,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,778.70/803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.17

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