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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.43, 1,259.15 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.43, 1,259.15 and 352.22 is: 528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.43 : 1,259.15 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.43/1,259.15 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.43x = 1,259.15 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.43x = 443,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,489.76/839.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.32

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