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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.21, 1,257.66 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.21, 1,257.66 and 351.60 is: 527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.21 : 1,257.66 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.21/1,257.66 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.21x = 1,257.66 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.21x = 442,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,193.26/838.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.54

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