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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.42, 1,234.50 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.42, 1,234.50 and 335.76 is: 504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.42 : 1,234.50 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.42/1,234.50 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.42x = 1,234.50 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.42x = 414,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,495.72/822.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.00

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