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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.11, 1,257.32 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.11, 1,257.32 and 290.27 is: 435.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.11 : 1,257.32 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.11/1,257.32 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.11x = 1,257.32 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.11x = 364,962.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,962.28/838.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.46

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