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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.30, 1,216.95 and 378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.30, 1,216.95 and 378.22 is: 567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.30 : 1,216.95 = 378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.30/1,216.95 = 378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.30x = 1,216.95 × 378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.30x = 460,274.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,274.83/811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.33

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