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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.26, 1,215.82 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.26, 1,215.82 and 377.38 is: 566.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.26 : 1,215.82 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.26/1,215.82 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.26x = 1,215.82 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.26x = 458,820.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,820.07/810.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.27

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