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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.03, 1,236.68 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.03, 1,236.68 and 337.49 is: 506.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.03 : 1,236.68 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.03/1,236.68 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.03x = 1,236.68 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.03x = 417,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,359.26/824.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.49

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