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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.01, 1,227.23 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.01, 1,227.23 and 355.88 is: 533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.01 : 1,227.23 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.01/1,227.23 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.01x = 1,227.23 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.01x = 436,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,746.61/818.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.91

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