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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.50, 1,257.96 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.50, 1,257.96 and 352.28 is: 527.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.50 : 1,257.96 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.50/1,257.96 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.50x = 1,257.96 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.50x = 443,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,158.61/839.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.89

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