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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.44, 1,227.72 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.44, 1,227.72 and 356.68 is: 535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.44 : 1,227.72 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.44/1,227.72 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.44x = 1,227.72 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.44x = 437,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,903.17/818.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.05

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