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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.34, 1,227.06 and 385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.34, 1,227.06 and 385.26 is: 577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.34 : 1,227.06 = 385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.34/1,227.06 = 385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.34x = 1,227.06 × 385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.34x = 472,737.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,737.14/818.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.68

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