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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.91, 1,228.57 and 356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.91, 1,228.57 and 356.81 is: 535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.91 : 1,228.57 = 356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.91/1,228.57 = 356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.91x = 1,228.57 × 356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.91x = 438,359.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,359.03/818.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.30

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