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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.73, 1,258.23 and 376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.73, 1,258.23 and 376.49 is: 564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.73 : 1,258.23 = 376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.73/1,258.23 = 376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.73x = 1,258.23 × 376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.73x = 473,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,711.01/838.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.80

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