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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.02, 1,227.41 and 378.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.02, 1,227.41 and 378.99 is: 568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.02 : 1,227.41 = 378.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.02/1,227.41 = 378.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.02x = 1,227.41 × 378.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.02x = 465,175.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,175.64/818.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.66

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