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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.79, 1,227.44 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.79, 1,227.44 and 356.28 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.79 : 1,227.44 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.79/1,227.44 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.79x = 1,227.44 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.79x = 437,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,310.54/818.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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