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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.04, 1,237.08 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.04, 1,237.08 and 337.52 is: 506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.04 : 1,237.08 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.04/1,237.08 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.04x = 1,237.08 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.04x = 417,539.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,539.24/825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.08

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