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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.14, 1,257.25 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.14, 1,257.25 and 318.10 is: 477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.14 : 1,257.25 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.14/1,257.25 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.14x = 1,257.25 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.14x = 399,931.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,931.23/838.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.17

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