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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.13, 1,215.37 and 262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.13, 1,215.37 and 262.27 is: 393.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.13 : 1,215.37 = 262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.13/1,215.37 = 262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.13x = 1,215.37 × 262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.13x = 318,755.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,755.09/810.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.46

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