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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.08, 1,238.40 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.08, 1,238.40 and 339 is: 508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.08 : 1,238.40 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.08/1,238.40 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.08x = 1,238.40 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.08x = 419,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,817.60/826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.20

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