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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.77, 1,227.46 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.77, 1,227.46 and 356.20 is: 534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.77 : 1,227.46 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.77/1,227.46 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.77x = 1,227.46 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.77x = 437,221.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,221.25/818.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.00

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