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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.66, 1,234.44 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.66, 1,234.44 and 336.16 is: 503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.66 : 1,234.44 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.66/1,234.44 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.66x = 1,234.44 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.66x = 414,969.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,969.35/823.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.81

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