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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.32, 1,219.52 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.32, 1,219.52 and 265.04 is: 397.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.32 : 1,219.52 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.32/1,219.52 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.32x = 1,219.52 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.32x = 323,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,221.58/813.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.41

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