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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.21, 1,223.25 and 377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.21, 1,223.25 and 377.41 is: 565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.21 : 1,223.25 = 377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.21/1,223.25 = 377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.21x = 1,223.25 × 377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.21x = 461,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,666.73/816.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.62

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