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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.47, 1,221.56 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.47, 1,221.56 and 376.10 is: 563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.47 : 1,221.56 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.47/1,221.56 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.47x = 1,221.56 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.47x = 459,426.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,426.84/815.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.39

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