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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.55, 1,258.13 and 376.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.55, 1,258.13 and 376.45 is: 564.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.55 : 1,258.13 = 376.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.55/1,258.13 = 376.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.55x = 1,258.13 × 376.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.55x = 473,620.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,620.83/838.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.81

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