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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.29, 1,242.12 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.29, 1,242.12 and 334.53 is: 501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.29 : 1,242.12 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.29/1,242.12 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.29x = 1,242.12 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.29x = 415,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,526.40/828.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.67

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