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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.15, 1,207.86 and 257.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.15, 1,207.86 and 257.29 is: 385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.15 : 1,207.86 = 257.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.15/1,207.86 = 257.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.15x = 1,207.86 × 257.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.15x = 310,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,770.30/805.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.98

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