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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.02, 1,238.27 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.02, 1,238.27 and 338.15 is: 507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.02 : 1,238.27 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.02/1,238.27 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.02x = 1,238.27 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.02x = 418,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,713.12/825.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.52

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