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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.13, 1,258.41 and 351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.13, 1,258.41 and 351.93 is: 527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.13 : 1,258.41 = 351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.13/1,258.41 = 351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.13x = 1,258.41 × 351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.13x = 442,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,872.23/839.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.78

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