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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.10, 1,206.24 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.10, 1,206.24 and 256.23 is: 384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.10 : 1,206.24 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.10/1,206.24 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.10x = 1,206.24 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.10x = 309,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,074.88/804.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.37

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