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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.45, 1,257.74 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.45, 1,257.74 and 290.62 is: 435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.45 : 1,257.74 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.45/1,257.74 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.45x = 1,257.74 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.45x = 365,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,516.66/838.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.95

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