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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.82, 1,227.63 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.82, 1,227.63 and 356.58 is: 534.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.82 : 1,227.63 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.82/1,227.63 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.82x = 1,227.63 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.82x = 437,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,748.31/818.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.61

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