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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.34, 1,223.02 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.34, 1,223.02 and 267.56 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.34 : 1,223.02 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.34/1,223.02 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.34x = 1,223.02 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.34x = 327,229.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,229.89/815.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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