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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.73, 1,242.81 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.73, 1,242.81 and 335.01 is: 502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.73 : 1,242.81 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.73/1,242.81 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.73x = 1,242.81 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.73x = 416,347.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,347.56/828.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.40

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