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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.55, 1,232.00 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.55, 1,232.00 and 334.42 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.55 : 1,232.00 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.55/1,232.00 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.55x = 1,232.00 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.55x = 412,003.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,003.77/821.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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