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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.26, 1,227.74 and 356.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.26, 1,227.74 and 356.15 is: 534.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.26 : 1,227.74 = 356.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.26/1,227.74 = 356.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.26x = 1,227.74 × 356.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.26x = 437,259.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,259.60/818.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.38

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