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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.34, 1,227.54 and 385.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.34, 1,227.54 and 385.19 is: 577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.34 : 1,227.54 = 385.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.34/1,227.54 = 385.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.34x = 1,227.54 × 385.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.34x = 472,836.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,836.13/818.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.80

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