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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.12, 1,270.80 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.12, 1,270.80 and 334 is: 501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.12 : 1,270.80 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.12/1,270.80 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.12x = 1,270.80 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.12x = 424,447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,447.20/847.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.05

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