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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.60, 1,258.26 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.60, 1,258.26 and 351.76 is: 527.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.60 : 1,258.26 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.60/1,258.26 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.60x = 1,258.26 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.60x = 442,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,605.54/838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.79

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