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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.13, 1,256.91 and 350.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.13, 1,256.91 and 350.93 is: 526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.13 : 1,256.91 = 350.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.13/1,256.91 = 350.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.13x = 1,256.91 × 350.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.13x = 441,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,087.43/838.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.28

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