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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.06, 1,256.62 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.06, 1,256.62 and 350.74 is: 525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.06 : 1,256.62 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.06/1,256.62 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.06x = 1,256.62 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.06x = 440,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,746.90/838.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.91

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