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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.53, 1,224.98 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.53, 1,224.98 and 268.70 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.53 : 1,224.98 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.53/1,224.98 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.53x = 1,224.98 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.53x = 329,146.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,146.67/816.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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