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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840, 1,259.16 and 353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840, 1,259.16 and 353.32 is: 529.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840 : 1,259.16 = 353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840/1,259.16 = 353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840x = 1,259.16 × 353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840x = 444,886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,886.41/840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.63

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