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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.42, 1,257.69 and 351.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.42, 1,257.69 and 351.41 is: 527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.42 : 1,257.69 = 351.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.42/1,257.69 = 351.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.42x = 1,257.69 × 351.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.42x = 441,959.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,959.87/838.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.14

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