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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.68, 1,257.82 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.68, 1,257.82 and 351.48 is: 527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.68 : 1,257.82 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.68/1,257.82 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.68x = 1,257.82 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.68x = 442,098.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,098.57/838.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.14

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