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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.60, 1,216.02 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.60, 1,216.02 and 371.52 is: 557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.60 : 1,216.02 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.60/1,216.02 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.60x = 1,216.02 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.60x = 451,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,775.75/810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.33

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