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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.15, 1,258.84 and 352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.15, 1,258.84 and 352.09 is: 528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.15 : 1,258.84 = 352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.15/1,258.84 = 352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.15x = 1,258.84 × 352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.15x = 443,218.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,218.68/839.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.18

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