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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.43, 1,238.13 and 338.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.43, 1,238.13 and 338.35 is: 507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.43 : 1,238.13 = 338.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.43/1,238.13 = 338.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.43x = 1,238.13 × 338.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.43x = 418,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,921.29/825.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.52

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