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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.88, 1,258.49 and 376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.88, 1,258.49 and 376.42 is: 564.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.88 : 1,258.49 = 376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.88/1,258.49 = 376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.88x = 1,258.49 × 376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.88x = 473,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,720.81/838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.71

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