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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.12, 1,257.02 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.12, 1,257.02 and 290.28 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.12 : 1,257.02 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.12/1,257.02 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.12x = 1,257.02 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.12x = 364,887.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,887.77/838.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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