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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.33, 1,256.52 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.33, 1,256.52 and 318 is: 476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.33 : 1,256.52 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.33/1,256.52 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.33x = 1,256.52 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.33x = 399,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,573.36/838.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.63

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