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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.36, 1,257.99 and 376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.36, 1,257.99 and 376.30 is: 564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.36 : 1,257.99 = 376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.36/1,257.99 = 376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.36x = 1,257.99 × 376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.36x = 473,381.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,381.64/838.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.65

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