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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.02, 1,222.23 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.02, 1,222.23 and 376.40 is: 564.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.02 : 1,222.23 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.02/1,222.23 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.02x = 1,222.23 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.02x = 460,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,047.37/815.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.46

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