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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.61, 1,226.97 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.61, 1,226.97 and 355.92 is: 533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.61 : 1,226.97 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.61/1,226.97 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.61x = 1,226.97 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.61x = 436,703.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,703.16/818.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.47

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