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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.28, 1,216.94 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.28, 1,216.94 and 263.52 is: 395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.28 : 1,216.94 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.28/1,216.94 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.28x = 1,216.94 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.28x = 320,686.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,686.71/811.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.28

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