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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.75, 1,258.31 and 352.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.75, 1,258.31 and 352.21 is: 528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.75 : 1,258.31 = 352.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.75/1,258.31 = 352.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.75x = 1,258.31 × 352.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.75x = 443,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,187.60/838.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.39

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