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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.14, 1,257.69 and 351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.14, 1,257.69 and 351.62 is: 527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.14 : 1,257.69 = 351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.14/1,257.69 = 351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.14x = 1,257.69 × 351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.14x = 442,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,228.96/839.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.00

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