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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.29, 1,257.44 and 351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.29, 1,257.44 and 351.34 is: 527.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.29 : 1,257.44 = 351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.29/1,257.44 = 351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.29x = 1,257.44 × 351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.29x = 441,788.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,788.97/838.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.01

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