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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.32, 1,226.88 and 356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.32, 1,226.88 and 356.08 is: 533.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.32 : 1,226.88 = 356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.32/1,226.88 = 356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.32x = 1,226.88 × 356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.32x = 436,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,867.43/818.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.86

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