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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.34, 1,226.81 and 355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.34, 1,226.81 and 355.77 is: 533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.34 : 1,226.81 = 355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.34/1,226.81 = 355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.34x = 1,226.81 × 355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.34x = 436,462.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,462.19/818.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.35

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