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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.67, 1,240 and 339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.67, 1,240 and 339.72 is: 509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.67 : 1,240 = 339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.67/1,240 = 339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.67x = 1,240 × 339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.67x = 421,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,252.80/826.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.58

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