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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.68, 1,237.44 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.68, 1,237.44 and 338.16 is: 506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.68 : 1,237.44 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.68/1,237.44 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.68x = 1,237.44 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.68x = 418,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,452.71/825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.80

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