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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.14, 1,256.90 and 350.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.14, 1,256.90 and 350.94 is: 526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.14 : 1,256.90 = 350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.14/1,256.90 = 350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.14x = 1,256.90 × 350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.14x = 441,096.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,096.49/838.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.28

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