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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.23, 1,242.06 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.23, 1,242.06 and 334.50 is: 501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.23 : 1,242.06 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.23/1,242.06 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.23x = 1,242.06 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.23x = 415,474.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,474.58/828.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.64

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