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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.05, 1,227.29 and 385.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.05, 1,227.29 and 385.29 is: 577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.05 : 1,227.29 = 385.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.05/1,227.29 = 385.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.05x = 1,227.29 × 385.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.05x = 472,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,860.64/819.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.33

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