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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.83, 1,238.93 and 278.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.83, 1,238.93 and 278.00 is: 417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.83 : 1,238.93 = 278.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.83/1,238.93 = 278.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.83x = 1,238.93 × 278.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.83x = 344,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,420.49/825.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.06

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