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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.01, 1,216.37 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.01, 1,216.37 and 263.20 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.01 : 1,216.37 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.01/1,216.37 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.01x = 1,216.37 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.01x = 320,147.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,147.00/811.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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