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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.55, 1,257.55 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.55, 1,257.55 and 351.51 is: 527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.55 : 1,257.55 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.55/1,257.55 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.55x = 1,257.55 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.55x = 442,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,041.40/838.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.15

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