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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.42, 1,257.11 and 376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.42, 1,257.11 and 376.11 is: 563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.42 : 1,257.11 = 376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.42/1,257.11 = 376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.42x = 1,257.11 × 376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.42x = 472,809.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,809.76/838.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.93

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