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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.34, 1,236.50 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.34, 1,236.50 and 336.84 is: 505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.34 : 1,236.50 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.34/1,236.50 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.34x = 1,236.50 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.34x = 416,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,502.66/824.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.26

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