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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.44, 1,257.89 and 351.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.44, 1,257.89 and 351.63 is: 527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.44 : 1,257.89 = 351.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.44/1,257.89 = 351.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.44x = 1,257.89 × 351.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.44x = 442,310.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,310.10/838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.54

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