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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.71, 1,257.70 and 344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.71, 1,257.70 and 344.77 is: 517.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.71 : 1,257.70 = 344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.71/1,257.70 = 344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.71x = 1,257.70 × 344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.71x = 433,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,617.23/838.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.00

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