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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.28, 1,226.38 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.28, 1,226.38 and 355.88 is: 533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.28 : 1,226.38 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.28/1,226.38 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.28x = 1,226.38 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.28x = 436,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,444.11/818.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.37

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