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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.67, 1,240.01 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.67, 1,240.01 and 210.38 is: 315.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.67 : 1,240.01 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.67/1,240.01 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.67x = 1,240.01 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.67x = 260,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,870.99/826.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.57

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