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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.88, 1,235.88 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.88, 1,235.88 and 336.94 is: 505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.88 : 1,235.88 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.88/1,235.88 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.88x = 1,235.88 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.88x = 416,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,417.41/823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.43

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