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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.22, 1,215.17 and 371.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.22, 1,215.17 and 371.35 is: 556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.22 : 1,215.17 = 371.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.22/1,215.17 = 371.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.22x = 1,215.17 × 371.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.22x = 451,254.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,254.43/810.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.95

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