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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.40, 1,255.77 and 349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.40, 1,255.77 and 349.97 is: 524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.40 : 1,255.77 = 349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.40/1,255.77 = 349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.40x = 1,255.77 × 349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.40x = 439,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,475.55/838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.19

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