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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.26, 1,208.06 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.26, 1,208.06 and 257.49 is: 386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.26 : 1,208.06 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.26/1,208.06 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.26x = 1,208.06 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.26x = 311,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,063.37/805.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.29

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