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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.32, 1,258.08 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.32, 1,258.08 and 352 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.32 : 1,258.08 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.32/1,258.08 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.32x = 1,258.08 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.32x = 442,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,844.16/839.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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