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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.56, 1,227.88 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.56, 1,227.88 and 356 is: 534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.56 : 1,227.88 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.56/1,227.88 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.56x = 1,227.88 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.56x = 437,125.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,125.28/818.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.02

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