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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.09, 1,216.08 and 378.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.09, 1,216.08 and 378.01 is: 566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.09 : 1,216.08 = 378.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.09/1,216.08 = 378.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.09x = 1,216.08 × 378.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.09x = 459,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,690.40/811.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.76

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