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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.07, 1,257.52 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.07, 1,257.52 and 376.18 is: 564.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.07 : 1,257.52 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.07/1,257.52 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.07x = 1,257.52 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.07x = 473,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,049.79/838.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.45

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