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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.23, 1,243.56 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.23, 1,243.56 and 335.50 is: 503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.23 : 1,243.56 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.23/1,243.56 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.23x = 1,243.56 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.23x = 417,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,214.38/829.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.13

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