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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.91, 1,207.29 and 257.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.91, 1,207.29 and 257.00 is: 385.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.91 : 1,207.29 = 257.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.91/1,207.29 = 257.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.91x = 1,207.29 × 257.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.91x = 310,266.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,266.21/804.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.47

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