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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.24, 1,213.56 and 376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.24, 1,213.56 and 376.08 is: 563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.24 : 1,213.56 = 376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.24/1,213.56 = 376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.24x = 1,213.56 × 376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.24x = 456,395.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,395.64/810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.28

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