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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.88, 1,235.42 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.88, 1,235.42 and 336.62 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.88 : 1,235.42 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.88/1,235.42 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.88x = 1,235.42 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.88x = 415,867.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,867.08/823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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