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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.08, 1,256.85 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.08, 1,256.85 and 351 is: 526.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.08 : 1,256.85 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.08/1,256.85 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.08x = 1,256.85 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.08x = 441,154.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,154.35/838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.39

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