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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.19, 1,257.26 and 350.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.19, 1,257.26 and 350.97 is: 526.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.19 : 1,257.26 = 350.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.19/1,257.26 = 350.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.19x = 1,257.26 × 350.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.19x = 441,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,258.79/838.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.45

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