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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,215.76 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,215.76 and 262.56 is: 393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,215.76 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,215.76 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,215.76 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 319,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,209.95/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.88

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