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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.88, 1,205.82 and 256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.88, 1,205.82 and 256.05 is: 384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.88 : 1,205.82 = 256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.88/1,205.82 = 256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.88x = 1,205.82 × 256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.88x = 308,750.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,750.21/803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.08

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