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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.34, 1,257.30 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.34, 1,257.30 and 375.86 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.34 : 1,257.30 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.34/1,257.30 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.34x = 1,257.30 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.34x = 472,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,568.78/838.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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