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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.27, 1,222.29 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.27, 1,222.29 and 376.80 is: 564.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.27 : 1,222.29 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.27/1,222.29 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.27x = 1,222.29 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.27x = 460,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,561.16/815.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.92

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