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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.38, 1,257.74 and 375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.38, 1,257.74 and 375.92 is: 563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.38 : 1,257.74 = 375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.38/1,257.74 = 375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.38x = 1,257.74 × 375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.38x = 472,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,801.45/838.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.95

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