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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.76, 1,238.44 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.76, 1,238.44 and 240.60 is: 360.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.76 : 1,238.44 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.76/1,238.44 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.76x = 1,238.44 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.76x = 297,968.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,968.66/825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.84

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