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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.25, 1,257.64 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.25, 1,257.64 and 376.43 is: 564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.25 : 1,257.64 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.25/1,257.64 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.25x = 1,257.64 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.25x = 473,413.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,413.43/838.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.76

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