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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.19, 1,207.88 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.19, 1,207.88 and 257.36 is: 386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.19 : 1,207.88 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.19/1,207.88 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.19x = 1,207.88 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.19x = 310,852.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,852.67/805.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.06

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