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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.09, 1,235.15 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.09, 1,235.15 and 336.14 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.09 : 1,235.15 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.09/1,235.15 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.09x = 1,235.15 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.09x = 415,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,183.32/823.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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