Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.02, 1,257.18 and 252.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 838.02, 1,257.18 and 252.99 is: 379.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838.02 : 1,257.18 = 252.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838.02/1,257.18 = 252.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838.02x = 1,257.18 × 252.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838.02x = 318,053.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,053.97/838.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379.53
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