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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840, 1,260.48 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840, 1,260.48 and 353.36 is: 530.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840 : 1,260.48 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840/1,260.48 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840x = 1,260.48 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840x = 445,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,403.21/840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.24

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