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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.92, 1,258.08 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.92, 1,258.08 and 291 is: 436.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.92 : 1,258.08 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.92/1,258.08 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.92x = 1,258.08 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.92x = 366,101.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,101.28/838.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.40

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