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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.55, 1,216.05 and 372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.55, 1,216.05 and 372.08 is: 558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.55 : 1,216.05 = 372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.55/1,216.05 = 372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.55x = 1,216.05 × 372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.55x = 452,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,466.02/810.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.22

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