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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.11, 1,257.56 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.11, 1,257.56 and 376.02 is: 564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.11 : 1,257.56 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.11/1,257.56 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.11x = 1,257.56 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.11x = 472,867.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,867.24/838.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.20

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