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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.36, 1,215.77 and 262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.36, 1,215.77 and 262.53 is: 393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.36 : 1,215.77 = 262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.36/1,215.77 = 262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.36x = 1,215.77 × 262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.36x = 319,174.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,174.79/810.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.87

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