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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.60, 1,215.08 and 377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.60, 1,215.08 and 377.25 is: 565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.60 : 1,215.08 = 377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.60/1,215.08 = 377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.60x = 1,215.08 × 377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.60x = 458,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,388.93/810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.49

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