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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.53, 1,257.48 and 376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.53, 1,257.48 and 376.29 is: 564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.53 : 1,257.48 = 376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.53/1,257.48 = 376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.53x = 1,257.48 × 376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.53x = 473,177.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,177.15/838.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.29

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