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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.09, 1,206.32 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.09, 1,206.32 and 256.23 is: 384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.09 : 1,206.32 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.09/1,206.32 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.09x = 1,206.32 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.09x = 309,095.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,095.37/804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.40

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