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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.04, 1,227.52 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.04, 1,227.52 and 270.38 is: 405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.04 : 1,227.52 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.04/1,227.52 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.04x = 1,227.52 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.04x = 331,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,899.25/818.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.72

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