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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.43, 1,256.40 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.43, 1,256.40 and 350.60 is: 525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.43 : 1,256.40 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.43/1,256.40 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.43x = 1,256.40 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.43x = 440,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,493.84/838.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.38

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