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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.44, 1,234.92 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.44, 1,234.92 and 336.40 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.44 : 1,234.92 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.44/1,234.92 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.44x = 1,234.92 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.44x = 415,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,427.09/823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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