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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.26, 1,236.39 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.26, 1,236.39 and 337.22 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.26 : 1,236.39 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.26/1,236.39 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.26x = 1,236.39 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.26x = 416,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,933.75/824.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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