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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.52, 1,258.08 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.52, 1,258.08 and 376.25 is: 564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.52 : 1,258.08 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.52/1,258.08 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.52x = 1,258.08 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.52x = 473,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,352.60/838.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.51

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