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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.25, 1,256.97 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.25, 1,256.97 and 376.03 is: 563.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.25 : 1,256.97 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.25/1,256.97 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.25x = 1,256.97 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.25x = 472,658.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,658.43/838.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.86

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