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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.35, 1,223.21 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.35, 1,223.21 and 267.52 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.35 : 1,223.21 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.35/1,223.21 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.35x = 1,223.21 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.35x = 327,233.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,233.14/815.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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