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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.55, 1,207.71 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.55, 1,207.71 and 257.58 is: 386.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.55 : 1,207.71 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.55/1,207.71 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.55x = 1,207.71 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.55x = 311,081.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,081.94/805.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.18

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