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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.27, 1,238.04 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.27, 1,238.04 and 338.76 is: 507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.27 : 1,238.04 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.27/1,238.04 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.27x = 1,238.04 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.27x = 419,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,398.43/826.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.58

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