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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.42, 1,238.13 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.42, 1,238.13 and 356.80 is: 535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.42 : 1,238.13 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.42/1,238.13 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.42x = 1,238.13 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.42x = 441,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,764.78/825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.20

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