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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.35, 1,215.27 and 262.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.35, 1,215.27 and 262.43 is: 393.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.35 : 1,215.27 = 262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.35/1,215.27 = 262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.35x = 1,215.27 × 262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.35x = 318,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,923.31/810.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.56

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