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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.91, 1,259.05 and 352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.91, 1,259.05 and 352.30 is: 528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.91 : 1,259.05 = 352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.91/1,259.05 = 352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.91x = 1,259.05 × 352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.91x = 443,563.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,563.32/838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.74

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