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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.53, 1,224.33 and 268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.53, 1,224.33 and 268.67 is: 402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.53 : 1,224.33 = 268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.53/1,224.33 = 268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.53x = 1,224.33 × 268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.53x = 328,940.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,940.74/816.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.85

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