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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.30, 1,234.62 and 336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.30, 1,234.62 and 336.17 is: 504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.30 : 1,234.62 = 336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.30/1,234.62 = 336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.30x = 1,234.62 × 336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.30x = 415,042.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,042.21/823.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.12

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