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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.40, 1,224.74 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.40, 1,224.74 and 268.53 is: 402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.40 : 1,224.74 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.40/1,224.74 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.40x = 1,224.74 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.40x = 328,879.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,879.43/816.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.84

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