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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.11, 1,234.74 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.11, 1,234.74 and 336.05 is: 504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.11 : 1,234.74 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.11/1,234.74 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.11x = 1,234.74 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.11x = 414,934.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,934.09/823.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.10

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