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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.19, 1,222.61 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.19, 1,222.61 and 370.50 is: 555.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.19 : 1,222.61 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.19/1,222.61 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.19x = 1,222.61 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.19x = 452,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,977.01/815.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.67

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