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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.35, 1,256.86 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.35, 1,256.86 and 290.25 is: 435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.35 : 1,256.86 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.35/1,256.86 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.35x = 1,256.86 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.35x = 364,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,802.89/838.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.14

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