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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.24, 1,231.10 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.24, 1,231.10 and 334.20 is: 500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.24 : 1,231.10 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.24/1,231.10 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.24x = 1,231.10 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.24x = 411,433.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,433.62/821.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.99

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