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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.28, 1,257.84 and 376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.28, 1,257.84 and 376.39 is: 564.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.28 : 1,257.84 = 376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.28/1,257.84 = 376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.28x = 1,257.84 × 376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.28x = 473,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,438.40/838.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.77

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