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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.30, 1,209.50 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.30, 1,209.50 and 258.50 is: 387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.30 : 1,209.50 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.30/1,209.50 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.30x = 1,209.50 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.30x = 312,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,654.46/806.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.76

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