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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.73, 1,235.72 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.73, 1,235.72 and 336.80 is: 505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.73 : 1,235.72 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.73/1,235.72 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.73x = 1,235.72 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.73x = 416,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,194.43/823.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.26

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