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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.38, 1,234.06 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.38, 1,234.06 and 335.34 is: 503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.38 : 1,234.06 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.38/1,234.06 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.38x = 1,234.06 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.38x = 413,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,829.68/822.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.21

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