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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.56, 1,235.34 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.56, 1,235.34 and 336.48 is: 504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.56 : 1,235.34 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.56/1,235.34 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.56x = 1,235.34 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.56x = 415,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,667.20/823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.72

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