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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.30, 1,215.53 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.30, 1,215.53 and 262.49 is: 393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.30 : 1,215.53 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.30/1,215.53 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.30x = 1,215.53 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.30x = 319,057.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,057.08/810.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.75

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