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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824, 1,235.04 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824, 1,235.04 and 336.50 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824 : 1,235.04 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824/1,235.04 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824x = 1,235.04 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824x = 415,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,590.96/824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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