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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.28, 1,238.04 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.28, 1,238.04 and 277.30 is: 415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.28 : 1,238.04 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.28/1,238.04 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.28x = 1,238.04 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.28x = 343,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,308.49/825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.99

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