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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.60, 1,257.98 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.60, 1,257.98 and 351.56 is: 527.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.60 : 1,257.98 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.60/1,257.98 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.60x = 1,257.98 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.60x = 442,255.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,255.45/838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.37

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