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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.70, 1,257.75 and 351.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.70, 1,257.75 and 351.49 is: 527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.70 : 1,257.75 = 351.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.70/1,257.75 = 351.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.70x = 1,257.75 × 351.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.70x = 442,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,078.50/838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.10

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