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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.60, 1,228.37 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.60, 1,228.37 and 356.27 is: 534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.60 : 1,228.37 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.60/1,228.37 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.60x = 1,228.37 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.60x = 437,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,623.46/818.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.60

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