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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.67, 1,236.30 and 337.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.67, 1,236.30 and 337.41 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.67 : 1,236.30 = 337.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.67/1,236.30 = 337.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.67x = 1,236.30 × 337.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.67x = 417,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,139.98/824.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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