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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839, 1,258.26 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839, 1,258.26 and 352.04 is: 527.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839 : 1,258.26 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839/1,258.26 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839x = 1,258.26 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839x = 442,957.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,957.85/839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.96

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