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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.01, 1,223.06 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.01, 1,223.06 and 376.34 is: 564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.01 : 1,223.06 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.01/1,223.06 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.01x = 1,223.06 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.01x = 460,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,278.40/816.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.06

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