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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.38, 1,208.25 and 257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.38, 1,208.25 and 257.61 is: 386.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.38 : 1,208.25 = 257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.38/1,208.25 = 257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.38x = 1,208.25 × 257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.38x = 311,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,257.28/805.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.47

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