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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.58, 1,233.36 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.58, 1,233.36 and 335.08 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.58 : 1,233.36 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.58/1,233.36 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.58x = 1,233.36 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.58x = 413,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,274.27/822.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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