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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.88, 1,232.24 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.88, 1,232.24 and 334.53 is: 501.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.88 : 1,232.24 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.88/1,232.24 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.88x = 1,232.24 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.88x = 412,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,219.57/821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.56

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