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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.62, 1,258.15 and 352.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.62, 1,258.15 and 352.41 is: 528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.62 : 1,258.15 = 352.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.62/1,258.15 = 352.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.62x = 1,258.15 × 352.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.62x = 443,381.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,381.94/839.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.07

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