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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.18, 1,258.98 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.18, 1,258.98 and 352.28 is: 528.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.18 : 1,258.98 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.18/1,258.98 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.18x = 1,258.98 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.18x = 443,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,513.47/839.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.51

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