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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838, 1,257 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838, 1,257 and 325.36 is: 488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838 : 1,257 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838/1,257 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838x = 1,257 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838x = 408,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,977.52/838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.04

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