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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.42, 1,208.11 and 257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.42, 1,208.11 and 257.64 is: 386.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.42 : 1,208.11 = 257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.42/1,208.11 = 257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.42x = 1,208.11 × 257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.42x = 311,257.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,257.46/805.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.45

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