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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.64, 1,228.37 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.64, 1,228.37 and 356.64 is: 535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.64 : 1,228.37 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.64/1,228.37 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.64x = 1,228.37 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.64x = 438,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,084.09/818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.14

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