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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824, 1,235.84 and 336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824, 1,235.84 and 336.92 is: 505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824 : 1,235.84 = 336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824/1,235.84 = 336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824x = 1,235.84 × 336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824x = 416,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,379.21/824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.31

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