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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.12, 1,226.58 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.12, 1,226.58 and 385.04 is: 577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.12 : 1,226.58 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.12/1,226.58 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.12x = 1,226.58 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.12x = 472,282.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,282.36/818.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.28

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