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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.08, 1,222.48 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.08, 1,222.48 and 376.20 is: 564.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.08 : 1,222.48 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.08/1,222.48 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.08x = 1,222.48 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.08x = 459,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,896.98/815.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.24

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