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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.34, 1,258.67 and 352.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.34, 1,258.67 and 352.13 is: 528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.34 : 1,258.67 = 352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.34/1,258.67 = 352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.34x = 1,258.67 × 352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.34x = 443,207.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,207.41/839.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.04

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