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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.31, 1,234.52 and 336.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.31, 1,234.52 and 336.71 is: 504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.31 : 1,234.52 = 336.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.31/1,234.52 = 336.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.31x = 1,234.52 × 336.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.31x = 415,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,670.00/823.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.87

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