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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.21, 1,258.91 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.21, 1,258.91 and 352.26 is: 528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.21 : 1,258.91 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.21/1,258.91 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.21x = 1,258.91 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.21x = 443,461.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,461.88/839.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.43

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