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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.49, 1,222.52 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.49, 1,222.52 and 267.32 is: 400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.49 : 1,222.52 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.49/1,222.52 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.49x = 1,222.52 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.49x = 326,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,807.77/815.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.75

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