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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.64, 1,210.04 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.64, 1,210.04 and 258.68 is: 388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.64 : 1,210.04 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.64/1,210.04 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.64x = 1,210.04 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.64x = 313,013.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,013.15/806.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.05

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