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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.19, 1,215.47 and 262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.19, 1,215.47 and 262.37 is: 393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.19 : 1,215.47 = 262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.19/1,215.47 = 262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.19x = 1,215.47 × 262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.19x = 318,899.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,899.23/810.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.61

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