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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.44, 1,237.41 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.44, 1,237.41 and 338.18 is: 506.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.44 : 1,237.41 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.44/1,237.41 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.44x = 1,237.41 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.44x = 418,461.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,461.13/825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.96

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