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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.33, 1,227.50 and 379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.33, 1,227.50 and 379.45 is: 569.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.33 : 1,227.50 = 379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.33/1,227.50 = 379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.33x = 1,227.50 × 379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.33x = 465,774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,774.88/818.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.18

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