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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.62, 1,258.20 and 351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.62, 1,258.20 and 351.90 is: 527.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.62 : 1,258.20 = 351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.62/1,258.20 = 351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.62x = 1,258.20 × 351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.62x = 442,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,760.58/838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.96

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