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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.96, 1,258.62 and 254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.96, 1,258.62 and 254.01 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.96 : 1,258.62 = 254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.96/1,258.62 = 254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.96x = 1,258.62 × 254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.96x = 319,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,702.07/838.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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