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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.98, 1,260.06 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.98, 1,260.06 and 352.72 is: 529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.98 : 1,260.06 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.98/1,260.06 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.98x = 1,260.06 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.98x = 444,448.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,448.36/839.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.12

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