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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.43, 1,227.80 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.43, 1,227.80 and 356.13 is: 534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.43 : 1,227.80 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.43/1,227.80 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.43x = 1,227.80 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.43x = 437,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,256.41/818.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.26

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