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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.14, 1,237.80 and 338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.14, 1,237.80 and 338.42 is: 507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.14 : 1,237.80 = 338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.14/1,237.80 = 338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.14x = 1,237.80 × 338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.14x = 418,896.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,896.28/825.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.67

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