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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.38, 1,258.60 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.38, 1,258.60 and 394.08 is: 591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.38 : 1,258.60 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.38/1,258.60 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.38x = 1,258.60 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.38x = 495,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,988.10/838.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.60

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