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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.91, 1,208.53 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.91, 1,208.53 and 257.94 is: 386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.91 : 1,208.53 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.91/1,208.53 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.91x = 1,208.53 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.91x = 311,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,727.58/805.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.80

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