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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.78, 1,257.68 and 376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.78, 1,257.68 and 376.47 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.78 : 1,257.68 = 376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.78/1,257.68 = 376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.78x = 1,257.68 × 376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.78x = 473,479.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,479.73/838.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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