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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.33, 1,215.50 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.33, 1,215.50 and 262.56 is: 393.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.33 : 1,215.50 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.33/1,215.50 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.33x = 1,215.50 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.33x = 319,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,140.37/810.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.84

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