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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.06, 1,237.32 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.06, 1,237.32 and 338.04 is: 506.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.06 : 1,237.32 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.06/1,237.32 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.06x = 1,237.32 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.06x = 418,263.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,263.65/825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.95

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