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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.76, 1,228.49 and 356.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.76, 1,228.49 and 356.66 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.76 : 1,228.49 = 356.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.76/1,228.49 = 356.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.76x = 1,228.49 × 356.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.76x = 438,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,145.32/818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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