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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.31, 1,257.71 and 352.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.31, 1,257.71 and 352.23 is: 527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.31 : 1,257.71 = 352.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.31/1,257.71 = 352.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.31x = 1,257.71 × 352.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.31x = 443,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,001.43/839.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.82

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