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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.99, 1,238.99 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.99, 1,238.99 and 249.27 is: 373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.99 : 1,238.99 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.99/1,238.99 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.99x = 1,238.99 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.99x = 308,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,841.79/825.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.91

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