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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.01, 1,215.06 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.01, 1,215.06 and 262.36 is: 393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.01 : 1,215.06 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.01/1,215.06 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.01x = 1,215.06 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.01x = 318,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,783.14/810.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.55

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