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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.30, 1,214.73 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.30, 1,214.73 and 377.34 is: 565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.30 : 1,214.73 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.30/1,214.73 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.30x = 1,214.73 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.30x = 458,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,366.22/810.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.67

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