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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.37, 1,240.11 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.37, 1,240.11 and 339.30 is: 509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.37 : 1,240.11 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.37/1,240.11 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.37x = 1,240.11 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.37x = 420,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,769.32/826.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.18

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