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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.70, 1,258.53 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.70, 1,258.53 and 376.50 is: 564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.70 : 1,258.53 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.70/1,258.53 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.70x = 1,258.53 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.70x = 473,836.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,836.55/838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.97

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