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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.17, 1,207.92 and 257.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.17, 1,207.92 and 257.39 is: 386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.17 : 1,207.92 = 257.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.17/1,207.92 = 257.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.17x = 1,207.92 × 257.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.17x = 310,906.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,906.53/805.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.14

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