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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.26, 1,223.88 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.26, 1,223.88 and 328.76 is: 492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.26 : 1,223.88 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.26/1,223.88 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.26x = 1,223.88 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.26x = 402,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,362.79/816.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.93

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