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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.36, 1,221.41 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.36, 1,221.41 and 266.42 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.36 : 1,221.41 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.36/1,221.41 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.36x = 1,221.41 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.36x = 325,408.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,408.05/814.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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