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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.95, 1,236.72 and 338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.95, 1,236.72 and 338.34 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.95 : 1,236.72 = 338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.95/1,236.72 = 338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.95x = 1,236.72 × 338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.95x = 418,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,431.84/824.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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