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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.34, 1,222.76 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.34, 1,222.76 and 267.38 is: 400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.34 : 1,222.76 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.34/1,222.76 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.34x = 1,222.76 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.34x = 326,941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,941.57/815.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.99

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