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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811, 1,216.55 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811, 1,216.55 and 263.14 is: 394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811 : 1,216.55 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811/1,216.55 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811x = 1,216.55 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811x = 320,122.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,122.97/811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.73

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