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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.50, 1,257.29 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.50, 1,257.29 and 376.74 is: 564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.50 : 1,257.29 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.50/1,257.29 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.50x = 1,257.29 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.50x = 473,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,669.55/838.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.90

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