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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.08, 1,210.03 and 258.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.08, 1,210.03 and 258.95 is: 388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.08 : 1,210.03 = 258.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.08/1,210.03 = 258.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.08x = 1,210.03 × 258.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.08x = 313,339.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,339.65/807.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.24

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