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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.44, 1,238.57 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.44, 1,238.57 and 339.22 is: 508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.44 : 1,238.57 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.44/1,238.57 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.44x = 1,238.57 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.44x = 420,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,147.72/826.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.38

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