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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.63, 1,259.62 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.63, 1,259.62 and 352.40 is: 528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.63 : 1,259.62 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.63/1,259.62 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.63x = 1,259.62 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.63x = 443,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,882.03/839.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.67

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