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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.67, 1,237.80 and 338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.67, 1,237.80 and 338.41 is: 507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.67 : 1,237.80 = 338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.67/1,237.80 = 338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.67x = 1,237.80 × 338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.67x = 418,883.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,883.90/825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.33

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