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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.02, 1,256.67 and 290.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.02, 1,256.67 and 290.26 is: 435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.02 : 1,256.67 = 290.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.02/1,256.67 = 290.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.02x = 1,256.67 × 290.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.02x = 364,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,761.03/838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.27

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