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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.51, 1,224.32 and 268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.51, 1,224.32 and 268.55 is: 402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.51 : 1,224.32 = 268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.51/1,224.32 = 268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.51x = 1,224.32 × 268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.51x = 328,788.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,788.26/816.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.67

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