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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.16, 1,258.03 and 352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.16, 1,258.03 and 352.55 is: 528.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.16 : 1,258.03 = 352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.16/1,258.03 = 352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.16x = 1,258.03 × 352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.16x = 443,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,522.06/839.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.53

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