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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.02, 1,236.49 and 337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.02, 1,236.49 and 337.42 is: 506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.02 : 1,236.49 = 337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.02/1,236.49 = 337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.02x = 1,236.49 × 337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.02x = 417,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,211.12/824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.31

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