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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.37, 1,208.06 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.37, 1,208.06 and 257.55 is: 386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.37 : 1,208.06 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.37/1,208.06 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.37x = 1,208.06 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.37x = 311,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,135.85/805.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.33

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