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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.34, 1,231.02 and 333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.34, 1,231.02 and 333.39 is: 500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.34 : 1,231.02 = 333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.34/1,231.02 = 333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.34x = 1,231.02 × 333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.34x = 410,409.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,409.76/820.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.29

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