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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.34, 1,215.06 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.34, 1,215.06 and 377.08 is: 565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.34 : 1,215.06 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.34/1,215.06 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.34x = 1,215.06 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.34x = 458,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,174.82/810.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.41

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