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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.81, 1,215.32 and 377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.81, 1,215.32 and 377.27 is: 566.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.81 : 1,215.32 = 377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.81/1,215.32 = 377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.81x = 1,215.32 × 377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.81x = 458,495.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,495.81/809.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.18

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