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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.12, 1,234.92 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.12, 1,234.92 and 336.04 is: 504.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.12 : 1,234.92 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.12/1,234.92 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.12x = 1,234.92 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.12x = 414,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,982.52/823.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.16

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