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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.26, 1,257.66 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.26, 1,257.66 and 290.70 is: 436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.26 : 1,257.66 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.26/1,257.66 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.26x = 1,257.66 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.26x = 365,601.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,601.76/838.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.14

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