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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.29, 1,223.24 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.29, 1,223.24 and 376.75 is: 565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.29 : 1,223.24 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.29/1,223.24 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.29x = 1,223.24 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.29x = 460,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,855.32/815.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.27

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