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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.01, 1,215.59 and 377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.01, 1,215.59 and 377.25 is: 565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.01 : 1,215.59 = 377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.01/1,215.59 = 377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.01x = 1,215.59 × 377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.01x = 458,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,579.44/811.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.45

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