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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.55, 1,222.58 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.55, 1,222.58 and 328.27 is: 492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.55 : 1,222.58 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.55/1,222.58 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.55x = 1,222.58 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.55x = 401,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,336.34/815.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.11

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