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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.57, 1,232.36 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.57, 1,232.36 and 334.28 is: 501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.57 : 1,232.36 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.57/1,232.36 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.57x = 1,232.36 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.57x = 411,950.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,950.91/821.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.42

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