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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.19, 1,215.32 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.19, 1,215.32 and 254.97 is: 382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.19 : 1,215.32 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.19/1,215.32 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.19x = 1,215.32 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.19x = 309,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,870.14/810.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.47

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