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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.50, 1,238.38 and 338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.50, 1,238.38 and 338.42 is: 507.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.50 : 1,238.38 = 338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.50/1,238.38 = 338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.50x = 1,238.38 × 338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.50x = 419,092.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,092.56/825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.68

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