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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.33, 1,238.01 and 270.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.33, 1,238.01 and 270.03 is: 405.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.33 : 1,238.01 = 270.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.33/1,238.01 = 270.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.33x = 1,238.01 × 270.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.33x = 334,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,299.84/825.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.05

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