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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.62, 1,258.27 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.62, 1,258.27 and 376.28 is: 564.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.62 : 1,258.27 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.62/1,258.27 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.62x = 1,258.27 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.62x = 473,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,454.60/838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.57

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