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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.22, 1,230.74 and 334.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.22, 1,230.74 and 334.00 is: 500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.22 : 1,230.74 = 334.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.22/1,230.74 = 334.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.22x = 1,230.74 × 334.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.22x = 411,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,068.28/821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.56

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