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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.37, 1,227.74 and 270.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.37, 1,227.74 and 270.61 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.37 : 1,227.74 = 270.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.37/1,227.74 = 270.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.37x = 1,227.74 × 270.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.37x = 332,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,238.72/818.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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