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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.95, 1,232.38 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.95, 1,232.38 and 334.51 is: 501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.95 : 1,232.38 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.95/1,232.38 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.95x = 1,232.38 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.95x = 412,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,243.43/821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.54

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