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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.92, 1,258.13 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.92, 1,258.13 and 253.74 is: 380.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.92 : 1,258.13 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.92/1,258.13 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.92x = 1,258.13 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.92x = 319,236.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,236.64/838.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.53

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