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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.47, 1,238.21 and 338.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.47, 1,238.21 and 338.39 is: 507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.47 : 1,238.21 = 338.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.47/1,238.21 = 338.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.47x = 1,238.21 × 338.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.47x = 418,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,997.88/825.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.59

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