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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810, 1,215.36 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810, 1,215.36 and 377.52 is: 566.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810 : 1,215.36 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810/1,215.36 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810x = 1,215.36 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810x = 458,822.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,822.71/810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.45

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