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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.01, 1,257.03 and 252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.01, 1,257.03 and 252.87 is: 379.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.01 : 1,257.03 = 252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.01/1,257.03 = 252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.01x = 1,257.03 × 252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.01x = 317,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,865.18/838.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.31

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