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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.84, 1,258.05 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.84, 1,258.05 and 376.36 is: 564.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.84 : 1,258.05 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.84/1,258.05 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.84x = 1,258.05 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.84x = 473,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,479.70/838.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.45

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