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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.34, 1,206.41 and 256.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.34, 1,206.41 and 256.58 is: 384.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.34 : 1,206.41 = 256.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.34/1,206.41 = 256.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.34x = 1,206.41 × 256.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.34x = 309,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,533.36/804.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.83

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