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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.45, 1,257.45 and 351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.45, 1,257.45 and 351.40 is: 527.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.45 : 1,257.45 = 351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.45/1,257.45 = 351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.45x = 1,257.45 × 351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.45x = 441,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,867.93/838.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.01

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