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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.88, 1,233.36 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.88, 1,233.36 and 335.07 is: 502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.88 : 1,233.36 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.88/1,233.36 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.88x = 1,233.36 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.88x = 413,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,261.94/821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.83

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