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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.90, 1,257.36 and 351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.90, 1,257.36 and 351.82 is: 527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.90 : 1,257.36 = 351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.90/1,257.36 = 351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.90x = 1,257.36 × 351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.90x = 442,364.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,364.40/838.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.31

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