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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.30, 1,235.37 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.30, 1,235.37 and 336.80 is: 504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.30 : 1,235.37 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.30/1,235.37 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.30x = 1,235.37 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.30x = 416,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,066.44/824.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.75

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