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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.66, 1,210.06 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.66, 1,210.06 and 258.70 is: 388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.66 : 1,210.06 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.66/1,210.06 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.66x = 1,210.06 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.66x = 313,042.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,042.52/806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.07

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