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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.23, 1,257.56 and 318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.23, 1,257.56 and 318.23 is: 477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.23 : 1,257.56 = 318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.23/1,257.56 = 318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.23x = 1,257.56 × 318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.23x = 400,193.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,193.32/838.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.43

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