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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.55, 1,257.78 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.55, 1,257.78 and 351.56 is: 527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.55 : 1,257.78 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.55/1,257.78 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.55x = 1,257.78 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.55x = 442,189.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,189.60/838.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.32

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