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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.20, 1,207.74 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.20, 1,207.74 and 257.28 is: 385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.20 : 1,207.74 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.20/1,207.74 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.20x = 1,207.74 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.20x = 310,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,727.35/805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.90

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