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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.98, 1,258.56 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.98, 1,258.56 and 351.72 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.98 : 1,258.56 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.98/1,258.56 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.98x = 1,258.56 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.98x = 442,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,660.72/838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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