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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.01, 1,260.03 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.01, 1,260.03 and 254.87 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.01 : 1,260.03 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.01/1,260.03 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.01x = 1,260.03 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.01x = 321,143.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,143.85/840.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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