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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.88, 1,260.24 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.88, 1,260.24 and 352.92 is: 529.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.88 : 1,260.24 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.88/1,260.24 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.88x = 1,260.24 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.88x = 444,763.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,763.90/839.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.56

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