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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.13, 1,257.14 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.13, 1,257.14 and 253.16 is: 379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.13 : 1,257.14 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.13/1,257.14 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.13x = 1,257.14 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.13x = 318,251.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,251.91/838.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.72

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