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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.40, 1,221.20 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.40, 1,221.20 and 266.50 is: 399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.40 : 1,221.20 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.40/1,221.20 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.40x = 1,221.20 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.40x = 325,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,449.80/814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.62

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