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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.94, 1,206.03 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.94, 1,206.03 and 256.14 is: 384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.94 : 1,206.03 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.94/1,206.03 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.94x = 1,206.03 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.94x = 308,912.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,912.52/803.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.25

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