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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.81, 1,228.77 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.81, 1,228.77 and 357.50 is: 535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.81 : 1,228.77 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.81/1,228.77 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.81x = 1,228.77 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.81x = 439,288.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,288.35/819.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.84

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