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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.35, 1,220.16 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.35, 1,220.16 and 265.41 is: 398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.35 : 1,220.16 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.35/1,220.16 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.35x = 1,220.16 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.35x = 323,842.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,842.17/813.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.16

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