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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818, 1,227.32 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818, 1,227.32 and 362.32 is: 543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818 : 1,227.32 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818/1,227.32 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818x = 1,227.32 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818x = 444,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,682.58/818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.62

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