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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.44, 1,236.62 and 337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.44, 1,236.62 and 337.36 is: 506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.44 : 1,236.62 = 337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.44/1,236.62 = 337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.44x = 1,236.62 × 337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.44x = 417,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,186.12/824.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.02

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