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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.16, 1,237.44 and 337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.16, 1,237.44 and 337.94 is: 506.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.16 : 1,237.44 = 337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.16/1,237.44 = 337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.16x = 1,237.44 × 337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.16x = 418,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,180.47/825.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.79

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