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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.36, 1,227.74 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.36, 1,227.74 and 356.02 is: 534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.36 : 1,227.74 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.36/1,227.74 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.36x = 1,227.74 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.36x = 437,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,099.99/818.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.12

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