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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.38, 1,221.42 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.38, 1,221.42 and 266.46 is: 399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.38 : 1,221.42 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.38/1,221.42 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.38x = 1,221.42 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.38x = 325,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,459.57/814.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.64

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