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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.35, 1,257.72 and 351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.35, 1,257.72 and 351.39 is: 527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.35 : 1,257.72 = 351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.35/1,257.72 = 351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.35x = 1,257.72 × 351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.35x = 441,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,950.23/838.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.17

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