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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.57, 1,237.89 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.57, 1,237.89 and 338.96 is: 508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.57 : 1,237.89 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.57/1,237.89 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.57x = 1,237.89 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.57x = 419,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,595.19/825.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.25

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