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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.01, 1,255.37 and 398.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.01, 1,255.37 and 398.63 is: 597.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.01 : 1,255.37 = 398.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.01/1,255.37 = 398.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.01x = 1,255.37 × 398.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.01x = 500,419.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,419.87/838.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.16

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