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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.17, 1,232.11 and 334.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.17, 1,232.11 and 334.57 is: 501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.17 : 1,232.11 = 334.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.17/1,232.11 = 334.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.17x = 1,232.11 × 334.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.17x = 412,220.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,220.05/821.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.99

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