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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.38, 1,237.68 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.38, 1,237.68 and 277.40 is: 415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.38 : 1,237.68 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.38/1,237.68 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.38x = 1,237.68 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.38x = 343,332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,332.43/825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.97

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