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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.33, 1,257.31 and 290.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.33, 1,257.31 and 290.38 is: 435.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.33 : 1,257.31 = 290.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.33/1,257.31 = 290.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.33x = 1,257.31 × 290.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.33x = 365,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,097.68/838.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.51

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