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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.72, 1,225.26 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.72, 1,225.26 and 268.88 is: 403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.72 : 1,225.26 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.72/1,225.26 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.72x = 1,225.26 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.72x = 329,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,446.38/816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.38

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