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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.64, 1,257.78 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.64, 1,257.78 and 352.04 is: 527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.64 : 1,257.78 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.64/1,257.78 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.64x = 1,257.78 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.64x = 442,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,788.87/838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.98

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