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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.09, 1,205.34 and 255.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.09, 1,205.34 and 255.87 is: 383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.09 : 1,205.34 = 255.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.09/1,205.34 = 255.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.09x = 1,205.34 × 255.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.09x = 308,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,410.35/804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.55

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