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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.26, 1,234.44 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.26, 1,234.44 and 335.76 is: 503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.26 : 1,234.44 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.26/1,234.44 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.26x = 1,234.44 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.26x = 414,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,475.57/823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.46

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