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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.94, 1,227.42 and 350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.94, 1,227.42 and 350.22 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.94 : 1,227.42 = 350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.94/1,227.42 = 350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.94x = 1,227.42 × 350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.94x = 429,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,867.03/818.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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