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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.83, 1,257.94 and 376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.83, 1,257.94 and 376.15 is: 564.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.83 : 1,257.94 = 376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.83/1,257.94 = 376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.83x = 1,257.94 × 376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.83x = 473,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,174.13/838.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.09

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