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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.30, 1,257 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.30, 1,257 and 290.32 is: 435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.30 : 1,257 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.30/1,257 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.30x = 1,257 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.30x = 364,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,932.24/838.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.32

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