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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.32, 1,233.90 and 336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.32, 1,233.90 and 336.74 is: 504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.32 : 1,233.90 = 336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.32/1,233.90 = 336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.32x = 1,233.90 × 336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.32x = 415,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,497.32/823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.66

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