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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.12, 1,236.42 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.12, 1,236.42 and 337.04 is: 505.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.12 : 1,236.42 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.12/1,236.42 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.12x = 1,236.42 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.12x = 416,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,723.00/824.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.66

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