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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.76, 1,258.23 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.76, 1,258.23 and 352.04 is: 528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.76 : 1,258.23 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.76/1,258.23 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.76x = 1,258.23 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.76x = 442,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,947.29/838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.10

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