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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.73, 1,208.70 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.73, 1,208.70 and 258.08 is: 387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.73 : 1,208.70 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.73/1,208.70 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.73x = 1,208.70 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.73x = 311,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,935.25/805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.15

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