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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.36, 1,257.06 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.36, 1,257.06 and 324.76 is: 486.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.36 : 1,257.06 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.36/1,257.06 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.36x = 1,257.06 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.36x = 408,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,242.81/838.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.95

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