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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.97, 1,205.18 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.97, 1,205.18 and 256.02 is: 383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.97 : 1,205.18 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.97/1,205.18 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.97x = 1,205.18 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.97x = 308,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,550.18/803.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.78

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