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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.35, 1,234.03 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.35, 1,234.03 and 335.40 is: 503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.35 : 1,234.03 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.35/1,234.03 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.35x = 1,234.03 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.35x = 413,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,890.52/822.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.30

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