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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.34, 1,223.14 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.34, 1,223.14 and 267.57 is: 401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.34 : 1,223.14 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.34/1,223.14 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.34x = 1,223.14 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.34x = 327,275.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,275.57/815.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.40

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