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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.94, 1,233.30 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.94, 1,233.30 and 335.40 is: 503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.94 : 1,233.30 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.94/1,233.30 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.94x = 1,233.30 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.94x = 413,648.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,648.82/821.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.26

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