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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.95, 1,205.48 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.95, 1,205.48 and 255.98 is: 383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.95 : 1,205.48 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.95/1,205.48 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.95x = 1,205.48 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.95x = 308,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,582.42/803.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.83

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