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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.51, 1,224.38 and 268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.51, 1,224.38 and 268.48 is: 402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.51 : 1,224.38 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.51/1,224.38 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.51x = 1,224.38 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.51x = 328,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,723.74/816.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.59

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