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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.10, 1,257.37 and 290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.10, 1,257.37 and 290.30 is: 435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.10 : 1,257.37 = 290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.10/1,257.37 = 290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.10x = 1,257.37 × 290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.10x = 365,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,007.50/838.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.52

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