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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.10, 1,257.33 and 350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.10, 1,257.33 and 350.90 is: 526.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.10 : 1,257.33 = 350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.10/1,257.33 = 350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.10x = 1,257.33 × 350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.10x = 441,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,197.10/838.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.43

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