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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.96, 1,258.50 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.96, 1,258.50 and 376.52 is: 564.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.96 : 1,258.50 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.96/1,258.50 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.96x = 1,258.50 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.96x = 473,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,850.42/838.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.81

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