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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.15, 1,215.63 and 347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.15, 1,215.63 and 347.80 is: 521.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.15 : 1,215.63 = 347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.15/1,215.63 = 347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.15x = 1,215.63 × 347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.15x = 422,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,794.38/810.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.87

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