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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.64, 1,223.06 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.64, 1,223.06 and 267.76 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.64 : 1,223.06 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.64/1,223.06 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.64x = 1,223.06 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.64x = 327,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,486.55/815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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