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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.37, 1,235.60 and 336.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.37, 1,235.60 and 336.81 is: 504.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.37 : 1,235.60 = 336.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.37/1,235.60 = 336.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.37x = 1,235.60 × 336.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.37x = 416,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,162.44/824.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.82

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