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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,218.13 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,218.13 and 264.35 is: 396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,218.13 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,218.13 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,218.13 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 322,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,011.34/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.49

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