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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.53, 1,207.31 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.53, 1,207.31 and 257.12 is: 385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.53 : 1,207.31 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.53/1,207.31 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.53x = 1,207.31 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.53x = 310,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,427.54/804.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.85

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