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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.89, 1,257.30 and 290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.89, 1,257.30 and 290.43 is: 435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.89 : 1,257.30 = 290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.89/1,257.30 = 290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.89x = 1,257.30 × 290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.89x = 365,156.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,156.19/838.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.29

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