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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.04, 1,215.30 and 262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.04, 1,215.30 and 262.30 is: 393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.04 : 1,215.30 = 262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.04/1,215.30 = 262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.04x = 1,215.30 × 262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.04x = 318,773.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,773.19/810.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.53

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