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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.50, 1,222.44 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.50, 1,222.44 and 381.88 is: 572.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.50 : 1,222.44 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.50/1,222.44 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.50x = 1,222.44 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.50x = 466,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,825.39/815.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.44

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