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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.30, 1,237.94 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.30, 1,237.94 and 277.44 is: 416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.30 : 1,237.94 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.30/1,237.94 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.30x = 1,237.94 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.30x = 343,454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,454.07/825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.16

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