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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.13, 1,256.74 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.13, 1,256.74 and 376.36 is: 564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.13 : 1,256.74 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.13/1,256.74 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.13x = 1,256.74 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.13x = 472,982.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,982.58/838.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.33

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