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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.12, 1,257.30 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.12, 1,257.30 and 351.16 is: 526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.12 : 1,257.30 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.12/1,257.30 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.12x = 1,257.30 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.12x = 441,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,513.47/838.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.79

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