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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.02, 1,256.70 and 290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.02, 1,256.70 and 290.05 is: 434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.02 : 1,256.70 = 290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.02/1,256.70 = 290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.02x = 1,256.70 × 290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.02x = 364,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,505.84/838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.96

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