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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.18, 1,216.52 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.18, 1,216.52 and 263.24 is: 394.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.18 : 1,216.52 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.18/1,216.52 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.18x = 1,216.52 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.18x = 320,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,229.33/811.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.77

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