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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.07, 1,227.60 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.07, 1,227.60 and 355.86 is: 534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.07 : 1,227.60 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.07/1,227.60 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.07x = 1,227.60 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.07x = 436,851.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,851.96/818.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.00

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