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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.10, 1,215.27 and 371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.10, 1,215.27 and 371.02 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.10 : 1,215.27 = 371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.10/1,215.27 = 371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.10x = 1,215.27 × 371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.10x = 450,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,889.48/810.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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