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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.26, 1,237.30 and 337.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.26, 1,237.30 and 337.65 is: 506.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.26 : 1,237.30 = 337.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.26/1,237.30 = 337.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.26x = 1,237.30 × 337.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.26x = 417,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,774.35/824.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.85

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