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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.80, 1,258.17 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.80, 1,258.17 and 261.68 is: 392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.80 : 1,258.17 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.80/1,258.17 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.80x = 1,258.17 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.80x = 329,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,231.63/838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.50

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