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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.07, 1,240.31 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.07, 1,240.31 and 333.24 is: 499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.07 : 1,240.31 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.07/1,240.31 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.07x = 1,240.31 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.07x = 413,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,319.24/827.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.74

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