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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.66, 1,215.39 and 371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.66, 1,215.39 and 371.70 is: 557.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.66 : 1,215.39 = 371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.66/1,215.39 = 371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.66x = 1,215.39 × 371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.66x = 451,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,760.46/810.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.27

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