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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.27, 1,232.24 and 334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.27, 1,232.24 and 334.37 is: 501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.27 : 1,232.24 = 334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.27/1,232.24 = 334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.27x = 1,232.24 × 334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.27x = 412,016.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,016.26/821.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.68

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