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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.42, 1,206.59 and 256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.42, 1,206.59 and 256.73 is: 385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.42 : 1,206.59 = 256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.42/1,206.59 = 256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.42x = 1,206.59 × 256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.42x = 309,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,760.53/804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.07

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