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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.66, 1,235.94 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.66, 1,235.94 and 337.16 is: 505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.66 : 1,235.94 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.66/1,235.94 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.66x = 1,235.94 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.66x = 416,709.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,709.53/824.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.31

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