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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.12, 1,206.18 and 256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.12, 1,206.18 and 256.29 is: 384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.12 : 1,206.18 = 256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.12/1,206.18 = 256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.12x = 1,206.18 × 256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.12x = 309,131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,131.87/804.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.44

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