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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.92, 1,205.69 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.92, 1,205.69 and 256 is: 383.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.92 : 1,205.69 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.92/1,205.69 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.92x = 1,205.69 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.92x = 308,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,656.64/803.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.94

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