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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.02, 1,257.33 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.02, 1,257.33 and 375.75 is: 563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.02 : 1,257.33 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.02/1,257.33 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.02x = 1,257.33 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.02x = 472,441.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,441.75/838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.76

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