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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.02, 1,257.16 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.02, 1,257.16 and 260.76 is: 391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.02 : 1,257.16 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.02/1,257.16 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.02x = 1,257.16 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.02x = 327,817.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,817.04/838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.18

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