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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.55, 1,223.05 and 267.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.55, 1,223.05 and 267.61 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.55 : 1,223.05 = 267.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.55/1,223.05 = 267.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.55x = 1,223.05 × 267.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.55x = 327,300.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,300.41/815.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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