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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.59, 1,224.38 and 268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.59, 1,224.38 and 268.63 is: 402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.59 : 1,224.38 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.59/1,224.38 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.59x = 1,224.38 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.59x = 328,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,899.08/816.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.77

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