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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.81, 1,232.70 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.81, 1,232.70 and 334.74 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.81 : 1,232.70 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.81/1,232.70 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.81x = 1,232.70 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.81x = 412,634.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,634.00/821.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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