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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.40, 1,239.02 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.40, 1,239.02 and 338.76 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.40 : 1,239.02 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.40/1,239.02 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.40x = 1,239.02 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.40x = 419,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,730.42/825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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