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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838, 1,257.36 and 404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838, 1,257.36 and 404.92 is: 607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838 : 1,257.36 = 404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838/1,257.36 = 404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838x = 1,257.36 × 404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838x = 509,130.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,130.21/838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.55

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