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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.51, 1,226.97 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.51, 1,226.97 and 355.86 is: 533.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.51 : 1,226.97 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.51/1,226.97 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.51x = 1,226.97 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.51x = 436,629.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,629.54/818.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.45

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