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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.15, 1,256.76 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.15, 1,256.76 and 290.28 is: 435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.15 : 1,256.76 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.15/1,256.76 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.15x = 1,256.76 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.15x = 364,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,812.29/838.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.26

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