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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.76, 1,223.46 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.76, 1,223.46 and 268.02 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.76 : 1,223.46 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.76/1,223.46 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.76x = 1,223.46 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.76x = 327,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,911.75/815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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