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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.08, 1,234.12 and 335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.08, 1,234.12 and 335.53 is: 503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.08 : 1,234.12 = 335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.08/1,234.12 = 335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.08x = 1,234.12 × 335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.08x = 414,084.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,084.28/823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.09

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