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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.43, 1,257.53 and 375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.43, 1,257.53 and 375.97 is: 563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.43 : 1,257.53 = 375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.43/1,257.53 = 375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.43x = 1,257.53 × 375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.43x = 472,787.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,787.35/838.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.90

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