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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.28, 1,221.57 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.28, 1,221.57 and 266.31 is: 399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.28 : 1,221.57 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.28/1,221.57 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.28x = 1,221.57 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.28x = 325,316.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,316.31/814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.52

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