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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.34, 1,232.01 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.34, 1,232.01 and 334.38 is: 501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.34 : 1,232.01 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.34/1,232.01 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.34x = 1,232.01 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.34x = 411,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,959.50/821.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.57

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