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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.03, 1,258.34 and 351.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.03, 1,258.34 and 351.95 is: 527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.03 : 1,258.34 = 351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.03/1,258.34 = 351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.03x = 1,258.34 × 351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.03x = 442,864.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,864.71/839.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.83

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