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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.37, 1,231.93 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.37, 1,231.93 and 334.30 is: 501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.37 : 1,231.93 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.37/1,231.93 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.37x = 1,231.93 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.37x = 411,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,834.20/821.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.40

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