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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.01, 1,227.06 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.01, 1,227.06 and 270.36 is: 405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.01 : 1,227.06 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.01/1,227.06 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.01x = 1,227.06 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.01x = 331,747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,747.94/818.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.55

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