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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.51, 1,234.99 and 336.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.51, 1,234.99 and 336.43 is: 504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.51 : 1,234.99 = 336.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.51/1,234.99 = 336.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.51x = 1,234.99 × 336.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.51x = 415,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,487.69/823.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.53

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