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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.42, 1,227.84 and 356.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.42, 1,227.84 and 356.29 is: 534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.42 : 1,227.84 = 356.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.42/1,227.84 = 356.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.42x = 1,227.84 × 356.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.42x = 437,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,471.62/818.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.54

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