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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.98, 1,229.02 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.98, 1,229.02 and 357.08 is: 535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.98 : 1,229.02 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.98/1,229.02 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.98x = 1,229.02 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.98x = 438,853.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,853.43/818.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.86

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