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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.40, 1,232.08 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.40, 1,232.08 and 334.32 is: 501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.40 : 1,232.08 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.40/1,232.08 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.40x = 1,232.08 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.40x = 411,908.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,908.99/821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.47

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