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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.65, 1,208.52 and 257.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.65, 1,208.52 and 257.85 is: 386.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.65 : 1,208.52 = 257.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.65/1,208.52 = 257.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.65x = 1,208.52 × 257.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.65x = 311,616.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,616.88/805.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.79

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