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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.52, 1,238.52 and 338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.52, 1,238.52 and 338.80 is: 508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.52 : 1,238.52 = 338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.52/1,238.52 = 338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.52x = 1,238.52 × 338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.52x = 419,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,610.58/825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.30

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