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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.95, 1,258.52 and 290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.95, 1,258.52 and 290.98 is: 436.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.95 : 1,258.52 = 290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.95/1,258.52 = 290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.95x = 1,258.52 × 290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.95x = 366,204.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,204.15/838.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.51

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