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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.05, 1,207.62 and 257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.05, 1,207.62 and 257.25 is: 385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.05 : 1,207.62 = 257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.05/1,207.62 = 257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.05x = 1,207.62 × 257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.05x = 310,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,660.25/805.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.89

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