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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.24, 1,215.59 and 262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.24, 1,215.59 and 262.41 is: 393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.24 : 1,215.59 = 262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.24/1,215.59 = 262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.24x = 1,215.59 × 262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.24x = 318,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,982.97/810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.69

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