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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.99, 1,205.53 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.99, 1,205.53 and 256.03 is: 383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.99 : 1,205.53 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.99/1,205.53 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.99x = 1,205.53 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.99x = 308,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,651.85/803.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.90

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