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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.08, 1,237.78 and 337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.08, 1,237.78 and 337.88 is: 506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.08 : 1,237.78 = 337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.08/1,237.78 = 337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.08x = 1,237.78 × 337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.08x = 418,221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,221.11/825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.89

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