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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.06, 1,257.30 and 351.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.06, 1,257.30 and 351.10 is: 526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.06 : 1,257.30 = 351.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.06/1,257.30 = 351.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.06x = 1,257.30 × 351.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.06x = 441,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,438.03/838.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.74

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