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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.03, 1,257.26 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.03, 1,257.26 and 351.81 is: 527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.03 : 1,257.26 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.03/1,257.26 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.03x = 1,257.26 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.03x = 442,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,320.92/839.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.18

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