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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.19, 1,207.68 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.19, 1,207.68 and 257.32 is: 385.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.19 : 1,207.68 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.19/1,207.68 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.19x = 1,207.68 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.19x = 310,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,758.93/805.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.95

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