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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.91, 1,257.33 and 376.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.91, 1,257.33 and 376.57 is: 564.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.91 : 1,257.33 = 376.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.91/1,257.33 = 376.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.91x = 1,257.33 × 376.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.91x = 473,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,466.47/838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.39

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