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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.83, 1,257.49 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.83, 1,257.49 and 376.86 is: 564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.83 : 1,257.49 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.83/1,257.49 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.83x = 1,257.49 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.83x = 473,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,897.68/838.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.95

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