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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.38, 1,227.33 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.38, 1,227.33 and 270.52 is: 405.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.38 : 1,227.33 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.38/1,227.33 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.38x = 1,227.33 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.38x = 332,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,017.31/818.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.70

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