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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.40, 1,258.08 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.40, 1,258.08 and 376.56 is: 564.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.40 : 1,258.08 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.40/1,258.08 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.40x = 1,258.08 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.40x = 473,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,742.60/839.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.38

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