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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.07, 1,237.61 and 338.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.07, 1,237.61 and 338.17 is: 507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.07 : 1,237.61 = 338.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.07/1,237.61 = 338.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.07x = 1,237.61 × 338.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.07x = 418,522.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,522.57/825.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.26

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