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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.63, 1,232.40 and 334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.63, 1,232.40 and 334.73 is: 502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.63 : 1,232.40 = 334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.63/1,232.40 = 334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.63x = 1,232.40 × 334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.63x = 412,521.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,521.25/821.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.08

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