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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.18, 1,238.54 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.18, 1,238.54 and 338.92 is: 508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.18 : 1,238.54 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.18/1,238.54 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.18x = 1,238.54 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.18x = 419,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,765.98/826.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.08

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