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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.68, 1,235.08 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.68, 1,235.08 and 336.44 is: 504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.68 : 1,235.08 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.68/1,235.08 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.68x = 1,235.08 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.68x = 415,530.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,530.32/823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.48

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