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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.52, 1,206.36 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.52, 1,206.36 and 256.56 is: 384.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.52 : 1,206.36 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.52/1,206.36 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.52x = 1,206.36 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.52x = 309,503.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,503.72/804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.71

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