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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.01, 1,257.17 and 351.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.01, 1,257.17 and 351.11 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.01 : 1,257.17 = 351.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.01/1,257.17 = 351.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.01x = 1,257.17 × 351.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.01x = 441,396.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,396.92/838.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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