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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.85, 1,207.37 and 256.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.85, 1,207.37 and 256.91 is: 385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.85 : 1,207.37 = 256.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.85/1,207.37 = 256.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.85x = 1,207.37 × 256.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.85x = 310,185.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,185.43/804.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.40

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