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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.00, 1,238.09 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.00, 1,238.09 and 338.58 is: 507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.00 : 1,238.09 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.00/1,238.09 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.00x = 1,238.09 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.00x = 419,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,190.82/826.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.50

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