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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.52, 1,235.20 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.52, 1,235.20 and 329.76 is: 494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.52 : 1,235.20 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.52/1,235.20 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.52x = 1,235.20 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.52x = 407,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,319.55/823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.61

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