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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.17, 1,215.13 and 262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.17, 1,215.13 and 262.28 is: 393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.17 : 1,215.13 = 262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.17/1,215.13 = 262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.17x = 1,215.13 × 262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.17x = 318,704.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,704.30/810.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.38

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