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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.78, 1,258.28 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.78, 1,258.28 and 351.71 is: 527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.78 : 1,258.28 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.78/1,258.28 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.78x = 1,258.28 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.78x = 442,547.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,547.90/838.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.61

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