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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.12, 1,257.46 and 376.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.12, 1,257.46 and 376.21 is: 564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.12 : 1,257.46 = 376.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.12/1,257.46 = 376.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.12x = 1,257.46 × 376.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.12x = 473,069.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,069.03/838.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.44

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