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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.57, 1,257.90 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.57, 1,257.90 and 351.64 is: 527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.57 : 1,257.90 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.57/1,257.90 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.57x = 1,257.90 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.57x = 442,327.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,327.96/838.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.48

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