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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.73, 1,258.25 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.73, 1,258.25 and 338.44 is: 507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.73 : 1,258.25 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.73/1,258.25 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.73x = 1,258.25 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.73x = 425,842.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,842.13/838.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.72

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