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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.88, 1,207.32 and 257.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.88, 1,207.32 and 257.06 is: 385.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.88 : 1,207.32 = 257.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.88/1,207.32 = 257.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.88x = 1,207.32 × 257.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.88x = 310,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,353.68/804.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.59

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