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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.83, 1,205.73 and 256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.83, 1,205.73 and 256.05 is: 384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.83 : 1,205.73 = 256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.83/1,205.73 = 256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.83x = 1,205.73 × 256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.83x = 308,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,727.17/803.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.07

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