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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.13, 1,237.41 and 337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.13, 1,237.41 and 337.93 is: 506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.13 : 1,237.41 = 337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.13/1,237.41 = 337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.13x = 1,237.41 × 337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.13x = 418,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,157.96/825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.78

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