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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.88, 1,233.02 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.88, 1,233.02 and 334.80 is: 502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.88 : 1,233.02 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.88/1,233.02 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.88x = 1,233.02 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.88x = 412,815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,815.93/821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.28

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