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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.95, 1,235.22 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.95, 1,235.22 and 337.34 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.95 : 1,235.22 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.95/1,235.22 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.95x = 1,235.22 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.95x = 416,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,690.31/823.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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