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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.64, 1,258.39 and 345.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.64, 1,258.39 and 345.41 is: 518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.64 : 1,258.39 = 345.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.64/1,258.39 = 345.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.64x = 1,258.39 × 345.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.64x = 434,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,660.49/838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.29

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