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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.04, 1,216.73 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.04, 1,216.73 and 263.28 is: 394.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.04 : 1,216.73 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.04/1,216.73 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.04x = 1,216.73 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.04x = 320,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,340.67/811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.98

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