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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.02, 1,233.78 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.02, 1,233.78 and 336.48 is: 504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.02 : 1,233.78 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.02/1,233.78 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.02x = 1,233.78 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.02x = 415,142.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,142.29/823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.41

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