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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.53, 1,234.43 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.53, 1,234.43 and 335.99 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.53 : 1,234.43 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.53/1,234.43 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.53x = 1,234.43 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.53x = 414,748.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,748.28/822.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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