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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828, 1,242.40 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828, 1,242.40 and 341.19 is: 511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828 : 1,242.40 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828/1,242.40 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828x = 1,242.40 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828x = 423,894.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,894.46/828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.95

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