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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.31, 1,257.78 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.31, 1,257.78 and 351.32 is: 527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.31 : 1,257.78 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.31/1,257.78 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.31x = 1,257.78 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.31x = 441,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,883.27/838.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.11

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