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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.21, 1,227.60 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.21, 1,227.60 and 356.58 is: 534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.21 : 1,227.60 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.21/1,227.60 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.21x = 1,227.60 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.21x = 437,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,737.61/819.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.34

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