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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.52, 1,215.38 and 262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.52, 1,215.38 and 262.63 is: 393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.52 : 1,215.38 = 262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.52/1,215.38 = 262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.52x = 1,215.38 × 262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.52x = 319,191.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,191.31/810.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.81

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