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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.05, 1,215.15 and 262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.05, 1,215.15 and 262.25 is: 393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.05 : 1,215.15 = 262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.05/1,215.15 = 262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.05x = 1,215.15 × 262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.05x = 318,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,665.70/810.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.39

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