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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.05, 1,237.82 and 338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.05, 1,237.82 and 338.11 is: 507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.05 : 1,237.82 = 338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.05/1,237.82 = 338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.05x = 1,237.82 × 338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.05x = 418,514.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,514.54/825.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.26

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