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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.38, 1,238.94 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.38, 1,238.94 and 339.12 is: 508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.38 : 1,238.94 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.38/1,238.94 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.38x = 1,238.94 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.38x = 420,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,149.33/826.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.42

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