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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.28, 1,232.40 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.28, 1,232.40 and 334.70 is: 502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.28 : 1,232.40 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.28/1,232.40 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.28x = 1,232.40 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.28x = 412,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,484.28/821.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.25

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