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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.38, 1,229.20 and 271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.38, 1,229.20 and 271.58 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.38 : 1,229.20 = 271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.38/1,229.20 = 271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.38x = 1,229.20 × 271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.38x = 333,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,826.14/819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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