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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.47, 1,257.71 and 351.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.47, 1,257.71 and 351.86 is: 527.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.47 : 1,257.71 = 351.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.47/1,257.71 = 351.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.47x = 1,257.71 × 351.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.47x = 442,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,538.85/838.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.79

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