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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.95, 1,223.54 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.95, 1,223.54 and 267.99 is: 401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.95 : 1,223.54 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.95/1,223.54 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.95x = 1,223.54 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.95x = 327,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,896.48/815.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.86

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