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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.83, 1,258.25 and 351.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.83, 1,258.25 and 351.35 is: 527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.83 : 1,258.25 = 351.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.83/1,258.25 = 351.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.83x = 1,258.25 × 351.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.83x = 442,078.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,078.09/838.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.02

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