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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.34, 1,220.65 and 266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.34, 1,220.65 and 266.38 is: 399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.34 : 1,220.65 = 266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.34/1,220.65 = 266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.34x = 1,220.65 × 266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.34x = 325,152.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,152.50/814.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.28

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