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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.03, 1,227.20 and 385.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.03, 1,227.20 and 385.19 is: 577.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.03 : 1,227.20 = 385.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.03/1,227.20 = 385.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.03x = 1,227.20 × 385.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.03x = 472,705.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,705.17/818.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.86

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