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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.33, 1,220.16 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.33, 1,220.16 and 258.03 is: 387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.33 : 1,220.16 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.33/1,220.16 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.33x = 1,220.16 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.33x = 314,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,831.78/813.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.09

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