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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.99, 1,258.49 and 352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.99, 1,258.49 and 352.59 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.99 : 1,258.49 = 352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.99/1,258.49 = 352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.99x = 1,258.49 × 352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.99x = 443,722.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,722.93/838.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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