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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.01, 1,209.17 and 258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.01, 1,209.17 and 258.33 is: 387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.01 : 1,209.17 = 258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.01/1,209.17 = 258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.01x = 1,209.17 × 258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.01x = 312,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,363.59/806.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.54

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