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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.93, 1,236.12 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.93, 1,236.12 and 337.33 is: 506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.93 : 1,236.12 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.93/1,236.12 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.93x = 1,236.12 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.93x = 416,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,974.18/823.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.08

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