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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.04, 1,234.62 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.04, 1,234.62 and 336 is: 504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.04 : 1,234.62 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.04/1,234.62 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.04x = 1,234.62 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.04x = 414,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,832.32/823.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.03

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