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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.58, 1,224.95 and 268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.58, 1,224.95 and 268.63 is: 402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.58 : 1,224.95 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.58/1,224.95 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.58x = 1,224.95 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.58x = 329,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,058.32/816.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.97

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