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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.22, 1,257.50 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.22, 1,257.50 and 290.39 is: 435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.22 : 1,257.50 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.22/1,257.50 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.22x = 1,257.50 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.22x = 365,160.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,160.83/838.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.64

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