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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.53, 1,221.33 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.53, 1,221.33 and 266.67 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.53 : 1,221.33 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.53/1,221.33 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.53x = 1,221.33 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.53x = 325,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,692.07/814.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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