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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.86, 1,258.11 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.86, 1,258.11 and 290.94 is: 436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.86 : 1,258.11 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.86/1,258.11 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.86x = 1,258.11 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.86x = 366,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,034.52/838.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.35

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