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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.34, 1,235 and 335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.34, 1,235 and 335.84 is: 503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.34 : 1,235 = 335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.34/1,235 = 335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.34x = 1,235 × 335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.34x = 414,762.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,762.40/823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.76

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