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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.34, 1,226.97 and 349.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.34, 1,226.97 and 349.57 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.34 : 1,226.97 = 349.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.34/1,226.97 = 349.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.34x = 1,226.97 × 349.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.34x = 428,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,911.90/818.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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