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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.25, 1,232.43 and 334.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.25, 1,232.43 and 334.39 is: 501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.25 : 1,232.43 = 334.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.25/1,232.43 = 334.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.25x = 1,232.43 × 334.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.25x = 412,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,115.06/821.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.81

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