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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.32, 1,215.27 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.32, 1,215.27 and 262.49 is: 393.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.32 : 1,215.27 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.32/1,215.27 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.32x = 1,215.27 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.32x = 318,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,990.15/810.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.66

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