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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.88, 1,258.03 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.88, 1,258.03 and 290.93 is: 436.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.88 : 1,258.03 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.88/1,258.03 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.88x = 1,258.03 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.88x = 365,998.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,998.67/838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.29

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