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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824, 1,236.84 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824, 1,236.84 and 337.34 is: 506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824 : 1,236.84 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824/1,236.84 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824x = 1,236.84 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824x = 417,235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,235.61/824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.35

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