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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.81, 1,258.22 and 253.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.81, 1,258.22 and 253.81 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.81 : 1,258.22 = 253.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.81/1,258.22 = 253.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.81x = 1,258.22 × 253.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.81x = 319,348.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,348.82/838.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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