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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.52, 1,257.57 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.52, 1,257.57 and 351.51 is: 527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.52 : 1,257.57 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.52/1,257.57 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.52x = 1,257.57 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.52x = 442,048.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,048.43/838.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.18

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