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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.10, 1,209.03 and 258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.10, 1,209.03 and 258.33 is: 387.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.10 : 1,209.03 = 258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.10/1,209.03 = 258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.10x = 1,209.03 × 258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.10x = 312,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,328.72/806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.46

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