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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.09, 1,215.50 and 371.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.09, 1,215.50 and 371.47 is: 557.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.09 : 1,215.50 = 371.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.09/1,215.50 = 371.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.09x = 1,215.50 × 371.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.09x = 451,519.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,519.93/810.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.37

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