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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.26, 1,237.88 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.26, 1,237.88 and 338.22 is: 507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.26 : 1,237.88 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.26/1,237.88 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.26x = 1,237.88 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.26x = 418,676.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,676.62/825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.33

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