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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.59, 1,223.44 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.59, 1,223.44 and 267.66 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.59 : 1,223.44 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.59/1,223.44 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.59x = 1,223.44 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.59x = 327,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,465.28/815.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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