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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.30, 1,223.13 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.30, 1,223.13 and 267.49 is: 401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.30 : 1,223.13 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.30/1,223.13 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.30x = 1,223.13 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.30x = 327,173.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,173.60/815.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.29

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