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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.18, 1,207.77 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.18, 1,207.77 and 257.62 is: 386.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.18 : 1,207.77 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.18/1,207.77 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.18x = 1,207.77 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.18x = 311,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,145.71/805.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.43

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