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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811, 1,215.54 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811, 1,215.54 and 371.76 is: 557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811 : 1,215.54 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811/1,215.54 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811x = 1,215.54 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811x = 451,889.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,889.15/811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.20

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