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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.48, 1,257.80 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.48, 1,257.80 and 290.66 is: 436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.48 : 1,257.80 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.48/1,257.80 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.48x = 1,257.80 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.48x = 365,592.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,592.15/838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.02

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