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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.76, 1,258.22 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.76, 1,258.22 and 376.28 is: 564.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.76 : 1,258.22 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.76/1,258.22 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.76x = 1,258.22 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.76x = 473,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,443.02/838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.46

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