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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.29, 1,226.68 and 355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.29, 1,226.68 and 355.78 is: 533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.29 : 1,226.68 = 355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.29/1,226.68 = 355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.29x = 1,226.68 × 355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.29x = 436,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,428.21/818.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.34

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