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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.02, 1,256.51 and 375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.02, 1,256.51 and 375.71 is: 563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.02 : 1,256.51 = 375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.02/1,256.51 = 375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.02x = 1,256.51 × 375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.02x = 472,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,075.21/838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.32

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