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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.42, 1,226.00 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.42, 1,226.00 and 355.08 is: 532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.42 : 1,226.00 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.42/1,226.00 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.42x = 1,226.00 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.42x = 435,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,324.94/817.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.56

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