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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.51, 1,227.25 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.51, 1,227.25 and 270.54 is: 405.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.51 : 1,227.25 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.51/1,227.25 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.51x = 1,227.25 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.51x = 332,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,020.55/818.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.64

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