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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.24, 1,222.76 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.24, 1,222.76 and 267.50 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.24 : 1,222.76 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.24/1,222.76 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.24x = 1,222.76 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.24x = 327,092.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,092.03/815.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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