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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.02, 1,235.57 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.02, 1,235.57 and 336.50 is: 504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.02 : 1,235.57 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.02/1,235.57 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.02x = 1,235.57 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.02x = 415,769.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,769.31/824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.56

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