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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.57, 1,236.87 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.57, 1,236.87 and 337.28 is: 505.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.57 : 1,236.87 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.57/1,236.87 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.57x = 1,236.87 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.57x = 417,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,165.33/824.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.92

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