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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.52, 1,259.10 and 352.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.52, 1,259.10 and 352.31 is: 528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.52 : 1,259.10 = 352.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.52/1,259.10 = 352.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.52x = 1,259.10 × 352.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.52x = 443,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,587.23/839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.38

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