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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.86, 1,228.49 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.86, 1,228.49 and 356.52 is: 534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.86 : 1,228.49 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.86/1,228.49 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.86x = 1,228.49 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.86x = 437,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,982.15/818.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.87

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