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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.02, 1,237.07 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.02, 1,237.07 and 337.50 is: 506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.02 : 1,237.07 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.02/1,237.07 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.02x = 1,237.07 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.02x = 417,511.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,511.13/825.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.06

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