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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.57, 1,237.28 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.57, 1,237.28 and 338.99 is: 508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.57 : 1,237.28 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.57/1,237.28 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.57x = 1,237.28 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.57x = 419,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,417.67/825.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.03

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