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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.30, 1,207.92 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.30, 1,207.92 and 257.51 is: 386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.30 : 1,207.92 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.30/1,207.92 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.30x = 1,207.92 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.30x = 311,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,055.46/805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.26

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