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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.31, 1,221.59 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.31, 1,221.59 and 266.39 is: 399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.31 : 1,221.59 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.31/1,221.59 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.31x = 1,221.59 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.31x = 325,414.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,414.21/814.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.62

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