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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.29, 1,223.09 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.29, 1,223.09 and 267.51 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.29 : 1,223.09 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.29/1,223.09 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.29x = 1,223.09 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.29x = 327,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,188.81/815.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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