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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.29, 1,238.00 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.29, 1,238.00 and 277.32 is: 416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.29 : 1,238.00 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.29/1,238.00 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.29x = 1,238.00 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.29x = 343,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,320.77/825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.00

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