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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.69, 1,223.36 and 371.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.69, 1,223.36 and 371.00 is: 556.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.69 : 1,223.36 = 371.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.69/1,223.36 = 371.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.69x = 1,223.36 × 371.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.69x = 453,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,858.59/815.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.41

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