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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.38, 1,234.86 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.38, 1,234.86 and 336.33 is: 504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.38 : 1,234.86 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.38/1,234.86 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.38x = 1,234.86 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.38x = 415,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,320.46/823.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.41

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