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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.36, 1,238.04 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.36, 1,238.04 and 277.44 is: 416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.36 : 1,238.04 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.36/1,238.04 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.36x = 1,238.04 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.36x = 343,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,481.82/825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.16

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