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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.90, 1,242.90 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.90, 1,242.90 and 335.01 is: 502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.90 : 1,242.90 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.90/1,242.90 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.90x = 1,242.90 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.90x = 416,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,383.93/828.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.33

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