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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.37, 1,257.56 and 290.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.37, 1,257.56 and 290.51 is: 435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.37 : 1,257.56 = 290.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.37/1,257.56 = 290.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.37x = 1,257.56 × 290.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.37x = 365,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,326.02/838.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.76

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