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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.32, 1,224.58 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.32, 1,224.58 and 268.56 is: 402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.32 : 1,224.58 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.32/1,224.58 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.32x = 1,224.58 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.32x = 328,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,873.20/816.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.87

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