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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.22, 1,257.39 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.22, 1,257.39 and 290.25 is: 435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.22 : 1,257.39 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.22/1,257.39 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.22x = 1,257.39 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.22x = 364,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,957.45/838.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.40

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