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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.65, 1,258.07 and 405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.65, 1,258.07 and 405.50 is: 608.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.65 : 1,258.07 = 405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.65/1,258.07 = 405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.65x = 1,258.07 × 405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.65x = 510,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,147.39/838.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.30

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