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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.51, 1,236.77 and 337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.51, 1,236.77 and 337.47 is: 506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.51 : 1,236.77 = 337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.51/1,236.77 = 337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.51x = 1,236.77 × 337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.51x = 417,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,371.08/824.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.21

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