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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.51, 1,227.96 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.51, 1,227.96 and 385.16 is: 577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.51 : 1,227.96 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.51/1,227.96 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.51x = 1,227.96 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.51x = 472,961.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,961.07/818.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.83

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