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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.50, 1,258.71 and 351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.50, 1,258.71 and 351.87 is: 528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.50 : 1,258.71 = 351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.50/1,258.71 = 351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.50x = 1,258.71 × 351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.50x = 442,902.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,902.29/838.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.21

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