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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.32, 1,223.25 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.32, 1,223.25 and 267.90 is: 401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.32 : 1,223.25 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.32/1,223.25 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.32x = 1,223.25 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.32x = 327,708.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,708.68/815.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.94

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