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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.02, 1,238.16 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.02, 1,238.16 and 339.30 is: 508.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.02 : 1,238.16 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.02/1,238.16 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.02x = 1,238.16 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.02x = 420,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,107.69/826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.59

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