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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.27, 1,257.45 and 290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.27, 1,257.45 and 290.46 is: 435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.27 : 1,257.45 = 290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.27/1,257.45 = 290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.27x = 1,257.45 × 290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.27x = 365,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,239.83/838.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.70

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