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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.56, 1,228.40 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.56, 1,228.40 and 357.26 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.56 : 1,228.40 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.56/1,228.40 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.56x = 1,228.40 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.56x = 438,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,858.18/819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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