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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.32, 1,235.18 and 336.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.32, 1,235.18 and 336.51 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.32 : 1,235.18 = 336.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.32/1,235.18 = 336.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.32x = 1,235.18 × 336.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.32x = 415,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,650.42/823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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