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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.66, 1,223.49 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.66, 1,223.49 and 267.77 is: 401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.66 : 1,223.49 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.66/1,223.49 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.66x = 1,223.49 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.66x = 327,613.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,613.92/815.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.66

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