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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.51, 1,257.61 and 351.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.51, 1,257.61 and 351.43 is: 527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.51 : 1,257.61 = 351.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.51/1,257.61 = 351.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.51x = 1,257.61 × 351.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.51x = 441,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,961.88/838.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.08

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