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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.56, 1,228.38 and 356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.56, 1,228.38 and 356.59 is: 535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.56 : 1,228.38 = 356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.56/1,228.38 = 356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.56x = 1,228.38 × 356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.56x = 438,028.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,028.02/818.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.12

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