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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.87, 1,227.38 and 355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.87, 1,227.38 and 355.95 is: 533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.87 : 1,227.38 = 355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.87/1,227.38 = 355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.87x = 1,227.38 × 355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.87x = 436,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,884.13/818.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.52

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