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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.80, 1,237.62 and 338.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.80, 1,237.62 and 338.30 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.80 : 1,237.62 = 338.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.80/1,237.62 = 338.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.80x = 1,237.62 × 338.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.80x = 418,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,680.66/825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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