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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.27, 1,226 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.27, 1,226 and 384.32 is: 576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.27 : 1,226 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.27/1,226 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.27x = 1,226 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.27x = 471,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,176.32/817.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.52

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