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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.19, 1,236.31 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.19, 1,236.31 and 336.90 is: 505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.19 : 1,236.31 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.19/1,236.31 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.19x = 1,236.31 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.19x = 416,512.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,512.00/824.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.36

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