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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.41, 1,223.29 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.41, 1,223.29 and 267.57 is: 401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.41 : 1,223.29 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.41/1,223.29 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.41x = 1,223.29 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.41x = 327,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,315.04/815.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.41

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