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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.94, 1,236.38 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.94, 1,236.38 and 336.99 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.94 : 1,236.38 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.94/1,236.38 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.94x = 1,236.38 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.94x = 416,646.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,646.01/823.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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