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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.08, 1,215.31 and 262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.08, 1,215.31 and 262.24 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.08 : 1,215.31 = 262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.08/1,215.31 = 262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.08x = 1,215.31 × 262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.08x = 318,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,702.89/810.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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