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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.67, 1,257.08 and 290.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.67, 1,257.08 and 290.57 is: 435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.67 : 1,257.08 = 290.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.67/1,257.08 = 290.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.67x = 1,257.08 × 290.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.67x = 365,262.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,262.00/838.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.53

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