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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.29, 1,227.43 and 356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.29, 1,227.43 and 356.05 is: 534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.29 : 1,227.43 = 356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.29/1,227.43 = 356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.29x = 1,227.43 × 356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.29x = 437,020.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,020.31/818.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.07

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