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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.00, 1,259.04 and 352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.00, 1,259.04 and 352.49 is: 528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.00 : 1,259.04 = 352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.00/1,259.04 = 352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.00x = 1,259.04 × 352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.00x = 443,794.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,794.04/840.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.32

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